Farleston 2 - 3 Harby Wanderers

Key Events:

• 2' Yellow card to Harby Wanderers Ivan Cvetković
• 13' Harby Wanderers Ivan Cvetković scores
• 24' Harby Wanderers Paul Dupont scores, assisted by Ivan Cvetković
• 33' Yellow card to Harby Wanderers Marcel Durand
• 35' Farleston Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 44' Yellow card to Farleston Jorge Alvez
• 59' Farleston Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 63' Harby Wanderers Paul Dupont scores, assisted by Eric Moreau
• 76' Yellow card to Harby Wanderers Eric Moreau
• 84' Yellow card to Harby Wanderers Eckhard Köhler

The match was characterized by a tactical tug-of-war, with Harby Wanderers enjoying a marginal possession advantage at 55%, and a higher pass accuracy at 87%. Their ability to retain the ball and create opportunities was evident, although they also racked up more fouls (13 to 7) and yellow cards (4 to 1). The game’s key moments came early, with Ivan Cvetković earning a yellow card in the second minute before opening the scoring in the 13th. His subsequent assist for Paul Dupont’s goal in the 24th put the visitors ahead. Farleston responded swiftly, with Seungwoo Jeong netting in the 35th, but Harby’s resilience was clear as Dupont struck again in the 63rd, sealing the win. The game’s intensity was underlined by the disciplinary record, with four yellow cards, including one to Dupont himself, and no red cards, suggesting a competitive but controlled contest.

Statistically, the game was tight, with both sides registering similar shot counts and on-target efforts—7 shots (6 on target) for Farleston, and 6 (5 on target) for Harby Wanderers. The expected goals (xG) figures, 1.64 for Farleston and 1.41 for Harby Wanderers, indicated a match where both teams underperformed slightly relative to their chances, especially Farleston, who might have hoped for a bit more clinical finishing. The tactical story was one of efficiency for Harby, who converted their limited opportunities into goals, while Farleston’s efforts, though consistent, fell just short of their xG expectation.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Farleston 45% - Harby Wanderers 55% Shots (On Target): Farleston 7 (6) - Harby Wanderers 6 (5) Corners: Farleston 2 - Harby Wanderers 2 Fouls: Farleston 7 - Harby Wanderers 13 Yellow Cards: Farleston 1 - Harby Wanderers 4 Red Cards: Farleston 0 - Harby Wanderers 0 Dribbles: Farleston 8 - Harby Wanderers 10 Pass Accuracy: Farleston 80% - Harby Wanderers 87% Tackles: Farleston 9 - Harby Wanderers 4

In the end, Harby Wanderers’ clinical finishing and disciplined approach proved decisive, while Farleston’s spirited effort was not quite enough to turn the tide. The game showcased the fine margins that define lower-division football, where opportunities are precious and discipline can be the difference between victory and defeat.