Shedbury City 5 - 0 Bilden

Key Events:

• 7' Shedbury City Arthur MacDonald scores, assisted by Suleman Jibrin
• 11' Yellow card to Bilden Branko Bartolić
• 19' Yellow card to Shedbury City Jinhyuk Pyun
• 21' Yellow card to Bilden Jorge Alvez
• 32' Shedbury City Abou Seydou scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 35' Shedbury City Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Suleman Jibrin
• 49' Yellow card to Bilden Philippe Robert
• 51' Yellow card to Bilden Michael Brown
• 55' Yellow card to Bilden Michel Lemoine
• 56' Shedbury City Israel Morales scores, assisted by Romano Sartori
• 61' Yellow card to Shedbury City Arthur MacDonald
• 72' Shedbury City Arthur MacDonald scores
• 90' Yellow card to Shedbury City Abou Seydou

From the outset, Shedbury City appeared intent on making their mark, with Arthur MacDonald opening the scoring in the seventh minute after a neat assist from Suleman Jibrin. The visitors responded with a flurry of fouls, earning five yellow cards in total, but their efforts to disrupt the rhythm were ultimately futile. The hosts doubled their lead before halftime through Abou Seydou, who finished well after a pass from Lindomar Da Silva. The pattern continued after the break, with Israel Morales adding a third in the 56th minute, and Arthur MacDonald sealing his brace with a goal in the 72nd. The game was punctuated by disciplinary issues, but Shedbury City’s ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive.

The xG figures reveal a game that was somewhat tighter than the scoreline suggests, with Shedbury City’s 3.74 xG outstripping Bilden’s 2.11, indicating a degree of over-performance in front of goal. The hosts created more clear-cut opportunities, and their finishing was notably sharper than their opponents’. Tactically, Shedbury City’s ability to convert their chances was the key, while Bilden’s efforts were hampered by a combination of discipline and a lack of clinical finishing. The game’s outcome was a reflection of the home side’s superior efficiency rather than sheer dominance in possession or shots, which were evenly split.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Shedbury City 48% - Bilden 52% Shots (On Target): Shedbury City 16 (14) - Bilden 9 (8) Corners: Shedbury City 3 - Bilden 4 Fouls: Shedbury City 11 - Bilden 14 Yellow Cards: Shedbury City 3 - Bilden 5 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Shedbury City 2 - Bilden 4 Pass Accuracy: Shedbury City 83% - Bilden 81% Tackles: Shedbury City 7 - Bilden 6

The statistics reinforce the narrative of a game where efficiency and discipline made the difference. Shedbury City’s ability to convert their chances, combined with their solid defensive work and disciplined approach, ultimately secured a comprehensive victory. Despite Bilden’s slightly higher possession and number of corners, they lacked the cutting edge needed to threaten the home goal. The result leaves Shedbury City comfortably in the upper echelons of Division 7 League 64, while Bilden will need to reassess their approach if they are to turn their fortunes around.