Shilmswoot 3 - 1 Wougham

Key Events:

• 11' Yellow card to Shilmswoot Julio Cortes
• 20' Wougham Luca Colombo scores
• 22' Shilmswoot Ivan Cvetković scores
• 61' Shilmswoot Eckhard Köhler scores, assisted by John Bailey
• 65' Shilmswoot John Bailey scores
• 75' Yellow card to Shilmswoot Eckhard Köhler

The match’s key moments arrived early and late. At 11', a yellow card for Julio Cortes of Shilmswoot set a cautious tone. Wougham responded swiftly, with Luca Colombo netting at 20' after a quick counterattack. The hosts responded just two minutes later through Ivan Cvetković, who finished a well-placed shot. The game then settled into a tactical battle, with Shilmswoot gradually asserting control. At 61', Eckhard Köhler scored from close range, assisted by John Bailey, who then added a goal of his own at 65'. The visitors pressed for an equalizer but could not find the net again, and Köhler received a yellow card at 75' for a late challenge, capping a disciplined home performance.

Tactically, the game was a close affair in terms of possession and shot volume, but Shilmswoot’s slightly higher shot accuracy and defensive work rate—especially their 16 saves—made the difference. The xG figures reflect the game’s tight nature, with Wougham slightly overperforming their expected goals at 2.52 against Shilmswoot’s 2.19, suggesting the visitors’ finishing was sharper but ultimately less effective in converting their chances. The hosts’ ability to capitalize on their opportunities, combined with disciplined defending, allowed them to convert their xG into goals more efficiently.

Looking ahead, Shilmswoot will take confidence from their ability to grind out results, especially with John Bailey’s standout performance earning him a 7.3 rating. Meanwhile, Wougham will need to sharpen their finishing and perhaps tighten their defensive discipline if they are to turn these close games into points. The game’s balance of possession, shot volume, and tactical patience suggests both teams have room to grow, but for now, Shilmswoot’s victory is a testament to their resilience and clinical edge.