Green Albion 0 - 5 Crougham Park

Key Events:

• 17' Crougham Park Michel Lemoine scores
• 20' Yellow card to Green Albion Nilson Pires
• 24' Yellow card to Crougham Park Seungwoo Jeong
• 28' Yellow card to Crougham Park Jorge Alvez
• 33' Crougham Park Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 45' Crougham Park Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 60' Crougham Park Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 60' Yellow card to Crougham Park Phillip Lewis
• 78' Yellow card to Green Albion Pedro Chagas
• 84' Crougham Park Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 90' Yellow card to Green Albion Michel Lemoine

The match’s key moments began early, with Michel Lemoine opening the scoring in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a rare lapse in Albion’s backline. Despite Albion’s efforts to respond, their attempts were thwarted by a disciplined Crougham Park side that kept their shape and pressed high. The visitors’ second goal arrived in the 33rd minute through Seungwoo Jeong, who demonstrated composure and vision. The visitors’ third came just before halftime, with Philippe Robert finishing a well-constructed move assisted by Pedro Chagas. After the break, the floodgates opened: Nilson Pires scored twice within a 20-minute span, once assisted by Jorge Alvez and later by Philippe Robert, who also contributed a goal himself. Albion’s defensive frailty was compounded by a series of yellow cards, but their inability to create meaningful chances was telling—highlighted by their mere 1.36 xG against Crougham Park’s 3.34.

Crougham Park’s dominance was reflected not only in the scoreline but also in their statistical superiority across the board. They maintained a slight edge in possession, but their real advantage lay in shot volume and accuracy, with 15 shots to Albion’s six and 12 on target to Albion’s five. Their tactical discipline was evident in their passing accuracy (83%) and their ability to win tackles (11 to Albion’s 6). The visitors’ clinical finishing was the story of the day, with their players converting chances with precision. Albion’s players, meanwhile, will need to reflect on their defensive organization and their inability to capitalize on limited opportunities, as this result could have been far worse.

For Green Albion, no player managed to reach the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting a day of struggles and missed opportunities.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Green Albion 49% - Crougham Park 51% Shots (On Target): Green Albion 6 (5) - Crougham Park 15 (12) Corners: Green Albion 0 - Crougham Park 4 Fouls: Green Albion 8 - Crougham Park 7 Yellow Cards: Green Albion 3 - Crougham Park 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Green Albion 12 - Crougham Park 14 Pass Accuracy: Green Albion 81% - Crougham Park 83% Tackles: Green Albion 6 - Crougham Park 11

This match will serve as a reminder that in football, as in life, the difference often lies in execution rather than possession or effort. Crougham Park’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline turned a relatively even game into a showcase of their attacking efficiency, leaving Green Albion to ponder what might have been.