Hayeste Park 3 - 2 Bunster

Key Events:

• 32' Yellow card to Bunster Jorge Alvez
• 39' Hayeste Park Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 49' Yellow card to Hayeste Park Pedro Chagas
• 67' Yellow card to Bunster Michel Lemoine
• 73' Yellow card to Bunster Seungwoo Jeong
• 77' Bunster Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 82' Hayeste Park Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 84' Bunster Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 86' Hayeste Park Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 86' Yellow card to Bunster Michael Brown

The match was a study in contrasts. Bunster enjoyed more control with 54% possession and a marginally higher pass accuracy, yet their shots on target were limited to five, compared to Hayeste Park’s eleven. The expected goals (xG) figures—3.18 for the hosts and 1.39 for the visitors—highlight that Hayeste Park created and finished their chances with a clinical edge. The game was punctuated by a series of fouls and yellow cards, reflecting a tense atmosphere that perhaps hindered Bunster’s rhythm. Hayeste Park capitalized on their opportunities, notably through Seungwoo Jeong’s influence, who scored and assisted, while Bunster relied heavily on set pieces and individual moments to stay in the game.

As the game progressed, discipline issues emerged. Bunster’s four yellow cards, including one for their top performer Seungwoo Jeong, contrasted with Hayeste Park’s solitary booking for Pedro Chagas. The visitors’ aggressive approach paid off with two goals from Philippe Robert and Allan Carroll, both assisted by Seungwoo Jeong, but their defensive lapses and fouls ultimately cost them. Hayeste Park’s resilience was epitomized by Michel Lemoine’s goal, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong, and Seungwoo Jeong’s late strike sealed the victory. The match demonstrated that in football, discipline and precision often outweigh possession and shots, especially in tight contests.

No Bunster player reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting perhaps their more reactive role in the game. The visitors’ reliance on set pieces and individual moments was evident, but their discipline issues overshadowed their efforts.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Hayeste Park 46% - Bunster 54% Shots (On Target): Hayeste Park 15 (11) - Bunster 6 (5) Corners: 6-6 Fouls: 11-12 Yellow Cards: 1-4 Red Cards: 0-0 Dribbles: 11-11 Pass Accuracy: 83%-84% Tackles: 10-11

The statistics reveal a game of contrasts: Bunster’s possession and passing were marginally superior, but their defensive fragility and failure to convert their limited chances cost them dearly. Meanwhile, Hayeste Park’s efficiency and resilience, combined with their disciplined approach, secured a narrow but deserved victory. It was a match that proved once again that in football, the final score often masks the true story of effort, discipline, and opportunism.