Coley Athletic 1 - 3 Lough Albion

Key Events:

• 4' Coley Athletic Paul Dupont scores, assisted by Eckhard Köhler
• 12' Lough Albion Saliou Sow scores, assisted by Eric Faure
• 50' Lough Albion Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Michael Pinto
• 52' Lough Albion Luis Pinto scores
• 76' Yellow card to Coley Athletic Eckhard Köhler

The game’s opening goal came early, with Paul Dupont firing home for Coley Athletic in the 4th minute, assisted by Eckhard Köhler. However, Lough Albion responded swiftly, equalizing through Saliou Sow in the 12th minute, thanks to an assist from Eric Faure. The visitors then took control after halftime, with Luis Pinto scoring twice in quick succession—first in the 50th minute, assisted by Michael Pinto, and then unassisted two minutes later. Despite Coley Athletic’s efforts to regain footing, their only notable moment was a yellow card for Eckhard Köhler in the 76th minute, as the game slipped away from them.

The xG figures reflect the story of the match: Lough Albion’s 4.23 far outstripped Coley Athletic’s 1.03, indicating that the visitors’ clinical finishing was the decisive factor. While Coley had a few chances, their limited shot count and lower quality of opportunities meant they couldn’t match the efficiency of Lough Albion. The tactical picture suggests a game where possession was secondary to precision, with the visitors making the most of their opportunities and the hosts unable to break through their disciplined defense or create enough high-quality chances.

No players from Coley Athletic reached a rating of 7.0 or above, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves on the game.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Coley Athletic 42% - Lough Albion 58% Shots (On Target): Coley Athletic 4 (4) - Lough Albion 21 (14) Corners: Coley Athletic 0 - Lough Albion 12 Fouls: Coley Athletic 11 - Lough Albion 6 Yellow Cards: Coley Athletic 1 - Lough Albion 0 Red Cards: Coley Athletic 0 - Lough Albion 0 Dribbles: Coley Athletic 8 - Lough Albion 9 Pass Accuracy: Coley Athletic 78% - Lough Albion 84% Tackles: Coley Athletic 3 - Lough Albion 8

The statistics reinforce the narrative: Lough Albion’s control and shot volume translated into a deserved victory, with their disciplined approach and clinical finishing ultimately overcoming Coley Athletic’s more modest efforts. The hosts will need to reflect on their inability to convert possession into meaningful chances, while the visitors can take pride in their efficiency and resilience.