The report
Key Events:
- 18' Ching Athletic Nilson Pires scores
- 27' Yellow card to Tewton County Rainer Müller
- 33' Yellow card to Ching Athletic Willi Schneider
- 35' Yellow card to Tewton County Friedrich Unger
- 40' Ching Athletic Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 50' Yellow card to Tewton County Pedro Guzman
- 73' Ching Athletic Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 76' Yellow card to Ching Athletic Jorge Alvez
- 79' Yellow card to Tewton County Khadim Diakhate
Ching Athletic’s dominance was reflected in their shot count and xG, which stood at 10 shots (9 on target) and an expected goals total of 2.39, compared to Tewton County’s 5 shots (3 on target) and 0.96 xG. The visitors’ ability to maintain high pass accuracy (83%) and their dribbling prowess (11 successful dribbles) allowed them to sustain pressure and carve out clear-cut chances. The first goal arrived in the 18th minute from Nilson Pires, who capitalized on a rare lapse in the home side’s defensive organization. Philippe Robert’s brace—scoring in the 40th and 73rd minutes—sealed the result, with assists from Nilson Pires and Pedro Chagas respectively. Tewton County’s defensive effort was hampered by a series of yellow cards, which disrupted their flow and limited their capacity to respond.
The match was punctuated by a series of fouls and disciplinary actions, with each team receiving four yellow cards. Tewton County’s Rainer Müller and Friedrich Unger picked up bookings early, while Pedro Guzman and Khadim Diakhate added to the home side’s woes later. Ching Athletic’s disciplined approach kept their players out of trouble, with only Jorge Alvez receiving a yellow. Overall, the visitors’ efficiency in front of goal and their tactical discipline proved decisive, even if the game was somewhat scrappy at times. Tewton County will need to regroup quickly if they are to challenge more effectively in future fixtures.
No Tewton County player reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves on the game.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Philippe Robert*
His two goals and overall influence made him the standout performer.
Nilson Pires*
Scored and assisted, orchestrating much of Ching Athletic’s attacking play.
Pedro Chagas*
His assist for Robert’s second goal was a key contribution.
Willi Schneider*
Worked diligently but picked up a yellow card.
Khadim Diakhate*
Showed effort, though his discipline was tested with a late booking.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Nilson Pires, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison