The report
16' - Selwes United Ousmane Sylla scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger 28' - Selwes United Luis Pinto scores 40' - Yellow card to Selwes United Stuart Mitchell 42' - Cord Late Ousmane Sylla scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate 46' - Red card to Selwes United Lindomar Da Silva 47' - Cord Late Ousmane Sylla scores, assisted by Luis Pinto 73' - Selwes United Khadim Diakhate scores
Selwes United created a high volume of scoring opportunities, reflected in their impressive 18 shots with 15 on target and an expected goals (xG) of 4.08. Despite this dominance, Cord Late remained dangerous on the counter, with 10 shots and a 2.38 xG, demonstrating their efficiency in front of goal. The red card to Lindomar Da Silva at the start of the second half shifted the momentum further in favor of the hosts, who capitalized with three goals, including two from Ousmane Sylla. The visitors fought valiantly, with Khadim Diakhate pulling a late goal back, but ultimately fell short. The match was intense, with tactical battles evident in the possession stats—55% for Selwes United and 45% for Cord Late—and in the defensive efforts, with Cord Late making 10 tackles and Selwes United making 6. The game was also marked by discipline, with a yellow card for Stuart Mitchell and a red for Lindomar Da Silva.
The xG analysis highlights how Selwes United outperformed their expected goals, suggesting they created high-quality chances that could have yielded more goals. The hosts' attacking approach was effective, but their finishing and goalkeeper Luis Pinto’s 19 saves kept Cord Late in the game. Conversely, Cord Late's two goals came from efficient finishing, despite a lower overall xG, showing their clinical edge in moments. The tactical battle was evident, with Selwes United dominating possession and shots, but Cord Late's resilience and counter-attacking threat kept the match close. The red card was a turning point, allowing the hosts to press forward and secure the victory.
No players from Cord Late reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but Khadim Diakhate's late goal was a bright spot for the visitors.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Ousmane Sylla*
A hat-trick hero, Sylla was relentless in attack, scoring three crucial goals.
Luis Pinto*
Made several key saves to keep Cord Late competitive and scored a vital goal.
Friedrich Unger*
Provided the assist for the opening goal and was active throughout.
Khadim Diakhate*
Scored late and showed good movement and finishing.
Lindomar Da Silva*
His red card was costly, but he initially contributed defensively.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Friedrich Unger to Ousmane Sylla. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison