Sward 1 - 6 Dary St Ann

Key Events:

• 9' Dary St Ann Luis Chavez scores
• 25' Sward Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 27' Dary St Ann Cesar Martinez scores, assisted by Eder De Lima
• 52' Yellow card to Sward Pedro Chagas
• 56' Dary St Ann Eder De Lima scores
• 59' Dary St Ann Antonio Duran scores, assisted by Eder De Lima
• 69' Yellow card to Dary St Ann Nugzar Jintcharadze
• 81' Dary St Ann Bakary Kra scores
• 88' Dary St Ann Bakary Kra scores, assisted by Carlos Mendes

The match’s key turning point came early, with Luis Chavez opening the scoring for Dary St Ann in the 9th minute. Sward responded quickly through Zdravko Ivanišević in the 25th, assisted by Pedro Chagas, but this was as close as the hosts got to a comeback. The visitors responded swiftly, with Cesar Martinez restoring the lead in the 27th, assisted by Eder De Lima. From there, Dary St Ann’s relentless attack, spearheaded by Eder De Lima and Bakary Kra, who scored twice, ensured the visitors ran away with the game. The hosts’ defensive efforts were hampered by a yellow card to Pedro Chagas in the 52nd minute, and despite their efforts, they could not stem the tide, as Dary St Ann’s clinical finishing kept the scoreboard ticking.

Tactically, Dary St Ann’s high shot volume and precision on target proved decisive. Their expected goals of 3.2 suggest they were slightly overperforming their xG, but their efficiency was undeniable. The hosts, with only one shot on target, struggled to create meaningful chances, highlighting the visitors’ defensive discipline and attacking sharpness. The game was a reminder that in football, quality often trumps quantity, and Dary St Ann’s ability to capitalize on their opportunities was the story of the day.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Sward 51% - Dary St Ann 49% Shots (On Target): Sward 1 (1) - Dary St Ann 15 (11) Corners: Sward 5 - Dary St Ann 6 Fouls: Sward 13 - Dary St Ann 8 Yellow Cards: Sward 1 - Dary St Ann 1 Red Cards: None Dribbles: Sward 16 - Dary St Ann 9 Pass Accuracy: Both sides 82% Tackles: Sward 11 - Dary St Ann 9

The statistics reinforce the narrative: Dary St Ann’s offensive efficiency and defensive resilience were the decisive factors. The hosts’ inability to threaten on goal and their defensive lapses allowed the visitors to dominate proceedings. This match will likely be remembered for the visitors’ clinical finishing and the hosts’ struggles to create meaningful chances, a game that underlined the importance of converting opportunities in football’s relentless pursuit of victory.