The report
Key Events:
- 7' Sutsfield Villa Zdravko Ivanišević scores
- 9' Yellow card to Hampton County Lindomar Da Silva
- 18' Sutsfield Villa Michael Brown scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
- 24' Hampton County Luis Pinto scores
- 64' Yellow card to Sutsfield Villa Michael Brown
- 70' Hampton County Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
- 90' Sutsfield Villa Zdravko Ivanišević scores
The game began with Sutsfield Villa asserting early pressure, and their efforts paid off when Zdravko Ivanišević scored in the 7th minute, giving the visitors an immediate boost. Hampton County responded swiftly, with Luis Pinto leveling the score in the 24th minute, after Michael Brown had put Villa ahead in the 18th. The match then settled into a tense rhythm, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert until the 70th minute, when Vladimir štimac scored from an assist by Pinto, putting Hampton County ahead. However, the visitors refused to capitulate, and Zdravko Ivanišević struck again in stoppage time, sealing the victory for Sutsfield Villa. The game was marked by disciplined defending, with each team committing nine fouls and receiving a single yellow card, reflecting the competitive but controlled nature of the encounter.
Tactically, the match was a close affair, with Hampton County enjoying 55% possession and a marginally higher xG (3.08 versus 2.93). Despite this, Villa’s clinical finishing and resilience proved decisive. Hampton’s high pass accuracy (82%) and active dribbling (12 attempts) indicated a team eager to break through, but Villa’s defensive organization and effective counterattacks ultimately earned them the win. The game’s outcome underscores how efficiency in front of goal and mental toughness can outweigh statistical dominance, especially in a league where the margins are razor-thin.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Hampton County 55% - Sutsfield Villa 45% Shots (On Target): Hampton County 14 (11) - Sutsfield Villa 14 (10) Corners: Hampton County 4 - Sutsfield Villa 2 Fouls: Hampton County 9 - Sutsfield Villa 9 Yellow Cards: Hampton County 1 - Sutsfield Villa 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Hampton County 12 - Sutsfield Villa 8 Pass Accuracy: Hampton County 82% - Sutsfield Villa 81%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Luis Pinto*
Led by example with a goal and assist, orchestrating much of Hampton County’s attacking play.
Vladimir štimac*
The scorer of the decisive goal, his movement and finishing were crucial in the hosts’ efforts.
Michael Brown*
Scored Villa’s second and was a constant threat, though he picked up a yellow card that reflected his aggressive approach.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Man of the match with two goals, his clinical finishing and composure under pressure stood out.
Phillip Lewis*
Assisted Brown’s goal and contributed to Villa’s fluid attacking transitions.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Zdravko Ivanišević, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison