The report
Key Events:
- 15' Wandsombe Stanley Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 18' Yellow card to Cleth Athletic Nilson Pires
- 20' Wandsombe Stanley Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 47' Yellow card to Wandsombe Stanley Michael Brown
- 57' Yellow card to Wandsombe Stanley Willi Schneider
- 73' Yellow card to Wandsombe Stanley Pedro Chagas
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: While Cleth Athletic outshot Wandsombe Stanley 9 to 4 and had a higher xG of 1.51 compared to the hosts' 0.91, the efficiency of Wandsombe Stanley in front of goal was the key difference. The visitors' shots, despite their volume, lacked the clinical edge needed to convert pressure into goals. Conversely, Wandsombe Stanley capitalized on their limited chances, with Philippe Robert's early strike setting the tone. The tactical discipline of the home side, combined with their effective defensive organization, limited Cleth Athletic's goal-scoring opportunities, as reflected in the 11 saves made by the Wandsombe Stanley goalkeeper. This efficiency underscores the importance of finishing and defensive resilience in lower league encounters.
No Wandsombe Stanley players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, but several performed reliably in a team effort. For Cleth Athletic, no players achieved a rating above 7.0, though Pedro Chagas and Michel Lemoine showed flashes of quality.
The match was characterized by Wandsombe Stanley's disciplined defensive setup and clinical finishing, which ultimately proved enough to secure the win despite Cleth Athletic's higher shot count and possession. The visitors' efforts were hampered by their inability to convert chances into goals, as reflected in their higher xG but lack of goals. The hosts' tactical discipline and effective use of limited opportunities highlight the importance of finishing and defensive resilience at this level. With no standout individual performances reaching 7.0+, the victory was a testament to collective effort and strategic execution from Wandsombe Stanley.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Michel Lemoine*
Provided a creative outlet and assisted the opening goal.
Philippe Robert*
Scored the decisive opener and was a constant threat.
Pedro Chagas*
Worked tirelessly in midfield and assisted the second goal.
Michael Brown*
Solid in defense, picked up a yellow card but kept the backline organized.
Willi Schneider*
Maintained composure and contributed defensively despite a yellow card.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Michel Lemoine to Philippe Robert. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison