Walton 3 - 1 Sill Albion

Key Events:

• 7' Yellow card to Sill Albion Jorge Alvez
• 26' Walton Ousmane Sylla scores
• 39' Walton Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Ousmane Sylla
• 43' Walton Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
• 57' Yellow card to Walton Norbert Fischer
• 61' Sill Albion Nilson Pires scores
• 73' Yellow card to Sill Albion Philippe Robert

Walton opened the scoring in the 26th minute through Ousmane Sylla, who capitalized on a well-placed pass, and then doubled their lead with Luis Pinto’s strike in the 39th, assisted by Sylla. The hosts’ third came just before halftime, with Lindomar Da Silva finishing a Friedrich Unger cross in the 43rd. Sill Albion responded in the 61st minute through Nilson Pires, who found the net amidst a flurry of shots that kept Walton’s goalkeeper busy. Despite Sill Albion’s efforts, including four corners and a higher shot count, Walton’s defensive resilience and clinical finishing secured the win.

The match’s expected goals (xG) figures—2.24 for Walton and 2.72 for Sill Albion—highlight how the game was quite evenly poised in terms of scoring chances. Walton’s slightly lower xG suggests they made the most of their opportunities, while Sill Albion’s higher xG indicates they created quality chances that, with a bit more luck or precision, could have yielded a different outcome. Tactically, Walton’s disciplined approach and effective finishing contrasted with Sill Albion’s more aggressive play, which, despite generating more shots, failed to translate into additional goals. The game’s outcome underscores the importance of converting chances and maintaining defensive focus under pressure.

Nobody else reached the 7.0+ threshold, but the match featured consistent performances across the board.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Walton 54% - Sill Albion 46% Shots (On Target): Walton 10 (8) - Sill Albion 12 (10) Corners: Walton 0 - Sill Albion 4 Fouls: Walton 9 - Sill Albion 8 Yellow Cards: Walton 1 - Sill Albion 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Walton 7 - Sill Albion 9 Pass Accuracy: Walton 83% - Sill Albion 81% Tackles: Walton 5 - Sill Albion 9

The statistics reveal a game where possession and shot volume were fairly evenly matched, but Walton’s efficiency in front of goal ultimately made the difference. Sill Albion’s higher number of dribbles and corners suggests a more direct approach, but Walton’s disciplined defense and clinical finishing proved decisive. The match was a reminder that at this level, the fine details—like finishing and defensive focus—often decide the outcome.