The report
Key Events:
- 17' Yellow card to Strouts Athletic Jorge Alvez
- 22' Yellow card to Quedon Graple Eckhard Köhler
- 24' Strouts Athletic Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
- 35' Quedon Graple Eric Moreau scores, assisted by Eckhard Köhler
- 55' Yellow card to Quedon Graple Marcel Durand
- 79' Quedon Graple Eric Moreau scores, assisted by Julio Cortes
- 87' Quedon Graple Marcel Durand scores
- 89' Yellow card to Quedon Graple John Bailey
Strouts Athletic opened the scoring early, with Allan Carroll netting in the 24th minute after a neat assist from Seungwoo Jeong. However, the hosts responded swiftly, with Eric Moreau equalizing in the 35th minute, thanks to a precise pass from Eckhard Köhler. The game then settled into a pattern of cautious probing, but Quedon Graple showed resilience and tactical discipline, eventually breaking through again in the 79th minute when Moreau scored his second of the match, assisted by Julio Cortes. The home side sealed the victory with a late goal from Marcel Durand in the 87th minute, while the visitors' efforts were marred by a late yellow card to John Bailey.
Looking at the expected goals, Quedon Graple had an xG of 3.13, indicating they created high-quality chances that matched their actual goal tally. Conversely, Strouts Athletic's xG of 1.57 suggests they were somewhat fortunate to score their lone goal, as their chances were more limited and less threatening. The match was characterized by a possession advantage for the hosts (56%), and their ability to generate more shots (13 to 8) and on-target efforts (12 to 5) reflects their offensive intent. Defensively, both sides were active, but Quedon Graple's slightly higher tackle count and pass accuracy (84%) helped them maintain control, despite the physicality evident in the fouls tally.
In the end, Quedon Graple demonstrated their capacity to convert chances into goals more efficiently than their opponents, with a tactical setup that kept Strouts Athletic at bay for much of the game. The result might not tell the full story of a competitive contest, but it underscores the importance of finishing and composure in the division’s lower echelons.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Eric Moreau*
His two goals and overall movement made him the standout performer on the pitch.
Eckhard Köhler*
His assist for Moreau’s first goal was a highlight, and he contributed defensively.
Julio Cortes*
His assist for the third goal was crucial, and he linked play well.
Seungwoo Jeong*
His assist for Strouts Athletic’s goal was a bright moment, though he lacked support elsewhere.
Jorge Alvez*
His early yellow card set a tense tone, but he remained active.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Allan Carroll for Strouts Athletic. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison