The report
Key Events:
- 17' Sudlach Park Friedrich Unger scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 36' Maby Sand Villa Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 54' Yellow card to Maby Sand Villa Pedro Chagas
- 55' Yellow card to Sudlach Park Friedrich Unger
- 60' Yellow card to Maby Sand Villa Philippe Robert
- 62' Yellow card to Maby Sand Villa Michel Lemoine
- 88' Maby Sand Villa Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
The first goal arrived in the 17th minute, when Friedrich Unger capitalized on a well-placed pass from Xinping Boon to give the hosts an early lead. However, the visitors responded swiftly, with Pedro Chagas equalizing at the 36th minute after a precise assist from Philippe Robert. The game’s tempo was disrupted by a series of bookings—Chagas, Unger, Robert, and Lemoine all received yellows—highlighting the game’s physical and competitive nature. Despite the fouls, the expected goals (xG) figures indicated a game that was fairly evenly matched in quality, with Maby Sand Villa’s 2.38 edging out Sudlach Park’s 2.17, suggesting the visitors slightly outperformed their chances.
In the final moments, the visitors’ persistence paid off as Philippe Robert scored his second of the match in the 88th minute, assisted by Nilson Pires. This late strike sealed the victory for Maby Sand Villa, who had a marginal edge in shots on target and overall chances. The game was a testament to the importance of clinical finishing and resilience, especially given the evenly matched stats and the disciplined yet tense atmosphere created by the yellow cards. Sudlach Park will rue missed opportunities, while Maby Sand Villa can take pride in their ability to grind out a win in a tightly contested fixture.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Sudlach Park 50% - Maby Sand Villa 50% Shots (On Target): Sudlach Park 11 (7) - Maby Sand Villa 10 (9) Corners: Sudlach Park 4 - Maby Sand Villa 2 Fouls: Sudlach Park 12 - Maby Sand Villa 12 Yellow Cards: Sudlach Park 1 - Maby Sand Villa 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Sudlach Park 6 - Maby Sand Villa 9 Pass Accuracy: Both sides 83%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Friedrich Unger*
Scored the opening goal and showed commitment, but his yellow card reflected some over-enthusiasm.
Xinping Boon*
Provided the assist for Unger’s goal and was active in midfield.
Pedro Chagas*
Scored the equalizer and kept up the pressure, though his yellow card hinted at some recklessness.
Philippe Robert*
Played a pivotal role with a goal, an assist, and a yellow card, exemplifying his influence on the game.
Nilson Pires*
The provider for Robert’s decisive goal, involved in the attacking build-up.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Xinping Boon to Friedrich Unger. 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