Spalvilsbe 5 - 2 Cole Albion

Key Events:

• 4' Cole Albion Jorge Alvez scores
• 16' Cole Albion Pedro Chagas scores
• 17' Yellow card to Cole Albion Jorge Alvez
• 30' Yellow card to Spalvilsbe Nilson Pires
• 35' Spalvilsbe Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 45' Spalvilsbe Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 60' Spalvilsbe Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 65' Spalvilsbe Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 81' Spalvilsbe Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong

The game started with Cole Albion taking an early lead through Jorge Alvez in the 4th minute, setting a lively tone. However, the visitors’ joy was short-lived as Pedro Chagas equalized for Cole Albion in the 16th minute, only to be booked a minute later for a foul. The first half saw Spalvilsbe turn the tide with three goals—two from Pedro Chagas and one from Seungwoo Jeong—before the break, with the latter’s strike in the 60th minute sealing the game’s momentum. Despite Cole Albion’s efforts, including a late goal from Philippe Robert, the hosts maintained control and added a fifth through Robert himself in the 81st minute. The match was a display of attacking intent from Spalvilsbe, who outshot their opponents 14 to 9 and created more clear chances, reflected in their 3.1 xG compared to Cole Albion’s 1.98.

Tactically, Spalvilsbe capitalized on their superior finishing and maintained high pass accuracy (84%), which allowed them to control the tempo. Their ability to convert more of their chances—evidenced by their goals exceeding their xG—highlighted their clinical edge in front of goal. Meanwhile, Cole Albion’s efforts were hampered by a lack of finishing precision, despite a decent shot count and a respectable possession share. The game’s flow was punctuated by disciplined defending and a single yellow card for each side, with Nilson Pires and Jorge Alvez receiving cautions. The home side’s resilience and sharpness ultimately proved decisive, turning what was a tight contest into a comfortable victory.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Spalvilsbe 52% - Cole Albion 48% Shots (On Target): Spalvilsbe 14 (11) - Cole Albion 9 (7) Corners: Spalvilsbe 4 - Cole Albion 7 Fouls: Spalvilsbe 11 - Cole Albion 6 Yellow Cards: Spalvilsbe 1 - Cole Albion 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Spalvilsbe 15 - Cole Albion 9 Pass Accuracy: Spalvilsbe 84% - Cole Albion 82% Tackles: Both sides 6

The match was a testament to Spalvilsbe’s offensive efficiency and resilience, turning their slight possession advantage into a comprehensive victory. Despite Cole Albion’s spirited start, the hosts’ clinical finishing and tactical discipline proved decisive. The game’s flow and statistics suggest a contest that was closer in possession than in the final scoreline, with Spalvilsbe demonstrating that in football, quality often outstrips quantity.