Beccle Palace 4 - 1 Regandowick City

Key Events:

• 19' Yellow card to Regandowick City Ahmad Saied
• 32' Beccle Palace Roman Freitas scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 49' Beccle Palace Cristian Montenegro scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 64' Beccle Palace Roman Freitas scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 81' Regandowick City Hasan Marić scores
• 81' Yellow card to Beccle Palace Carlos Pereyra
• 88' Beccle Palace Kostadin Dimov scores, assisted by Cristian Montenegro
• 89' Yellow card to Regandowick City Hasan Marić

The match was a study in contrasts: Beccle Palace’s ability to convert their chances, with an xG of 1.76, versus Regandowick’s more modest 1.03. The hosts created a handful of opportunities, with six shots on target, and their goal scorers—Roman Freitas and Cristian Montenegro—capitalized on the few clear-cut chances they received. Luca Colombo’s three assists underscored his role as the creative engine, while Regandowick’s lone goal by Hasan Marić was a bright spot in an otherwise subdued attacking display. The game was also marked by discipline issues, with Regandowick’s Ahmad Saied and Hasan Marić receiving yellow cards, and Carlos Pereyra’s booking for Beccle Palace.

Tactically, Beccle Palace’s approach was pragmatic, controlling possession (52%) and maintaining a high pass accuracy (83%), which allowed them to patiently probe the visitor’s defensive setup. Their ability to craft high-quality chances—evidenced by their 6 shots on target—was a testament to their attacking intent. Regandowick, despite their numerical parity in possession, struggled to create meaningful openings, often relying on sporadic counters. The hosts’ defensive organization, combined with their offensive efficiency, ultimately sealed the game, though the visitors’ late goal and a couple of yellow cards added a layer of tension. The match demonstrated that in this division, a well-organized attack can often outshine a more possession-heavy but less incisive opponent.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Beccle Palace 52% - Regandowick City 48% Shots (On Target): Beccle Palace 8 (6) - Regandowick City 4 (4) Corners: Beccle Palace 4 - Regandowick City 3 Fouls: Beccle Palace 4 - Regandowick City 8 Yellow Cards: Beccle Palace 1 - Regandowick City 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Beccle Palace 14 - Regandowick City 12 Pass Accuracy: Both 83%