Hod Gre 2 - 2 Bringdon United

Key Events:

• 15' Yellow card to Hod Gre Pedro Chagas
• 20' Bringdon United Douglas Clark scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
• 60' Bringdon United Ken Bay scores, assisted by Marcos Aguayo
• 67' Hod Gre Philippe Robert scores
• 70' Yellow card to Bringdon United Marcos Aguayo
• 84' Hod Gre Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas

Bringdon United’s superior shot volume—13 shots with an xG nearly three times that of Hod Gre’s 1.15—suggests they created the clearer chances, especially in the second half. Their 11 shots on target indicate a persistent threat, yet they failed to convert their opportunities into a decisive victory. Hod Gre, on the other hand, relied on opportunism and resilience, managing to convert two of their five attempts, both from players who capitalized on set-piece or counterattack situations. The tactical battle was also reflected in the possession stats, with the visitors slightly edging the hosts, and the passing accuracy remaining high on both sides, hinting at a game played with some technical discipline amid the physicality.

The match’s key moments—goals from Douglas Clark and Ken Bay for Bringdon United, and Philippe Robert and Nilson Pires for Hod Gre—highlight the evenly matched nature of the sides. The discipline was also evident in the cards shown, with Pedro Chagas and Marcos Aguayo receiving yellows, but no players saw red, allowing the game to flow with intensity. Hod Gre’s defensive effort, particularly their 15 saves, was crucial in maintaining parity, while Bringdon United’s dribbling prowess was on display with 14 successful carries. The tactical interplay and individual efforts made this a game of contrasts—domination in chances versus clinical finishing—that ultimately ended in a draw, a fitting outcome for a contest that refused to be decided easily.

No Hod Gre players reached the 7.0+ threshold, but Philippe Robert’s goal and overall work rate earned him a solid 6.8. Nilson Pires, who scored the late equalizer, impressed with his movement and link-up play, rating 6.9. Pedro Chagas, despite the yellow card, showed tenacity and was involved in key build-up plays, rated 6.7. For Bringdon United, Douglas Clark’s goal and active presence earned him a 7.2, while Xinping Boon’s creative efforts and dribbling earned him a 7.1. Ken Bay’s goal was well-taken, and his overall contribution was rated 7.0. Marcos Aguayo’s yellow card and defensive work earned him a 6.8, while the goalkeeper’s 8.0 rating reflected his crucial role in making 8 saves and keeping the visitors in the game.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Hod Gre 48% - Bringdon United 52% Shots: Hod Gre 5 (On Target: 4) - Bringdon United 13 (On Target: 11) Corners: Hod Gre 2 - Bringdon United 2 Fouls: Hod Gre 9 - Bringdon United 13 Yellow Cards: Hod Gre 1 - Bringdon United 1 Red Cards: Hod Gre 0 - Bringdon United 0 Dribbles: Hod Gre 5 - Bringdon United 14 Pass Accuracy: Hod Gre 82% - Bringdon United 85%