Churnem Stanley 3 - 1 Soughborde

Key Events:

• 6' Yellow card to Soughborde Lindomar Da Silva
• 25' Soughborde Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 28' Churnem Stanley Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Branko Bartolić
• 49' Churnem Stanley Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 50' Yellow card to Churnem Stanley Jorge Alvez
• 73' Yellow card to Soughborde Friedrich Unger
• 84' Churnem Stanley Pedro Chagas scores

The first half was a cautious affair, with Soughborde drawing first blood through Lindomar Da Silva, who was booked early on in the sixth minute. His goal, assisted by Luca Colombo, was a well-placed finish that capitalized on a quick counterattack. Churnem Stanley responded swiftly, with Jorge Alvez leveling the score at 28’ after a neat pass from Branko Bartolić. The visitors maintained pressure, but the hosts’ disciplined defense and goalkeeping kept them at bay. After the break, Churnem Stanley took the lead through Nilson Pires, assisted by Michel Lemoine, just before the 50th minute, and extended their advantage with Pedro Chagas’s goal in the 84th minute. The game saw a handful of yellow cards, notably to Jorge Alvez and Friedrich Unger, but no red cards, keeping the game competitive and tense until the final whistle.

Tactically, the match was a study in contrasts: Soughborde had a higher xG (3.32) and more shots on target (12), suggesting they created more quality chances, but their finishing was slightly off, and their defense was caught out on occasion. Churnem Stanley, with an xG of 2.53, capitalized on fewer chances but made them count, especially with their clinical finishing in the second half. The home side’s pass accuracy (83%) and disciplined tackling (8) helped them maintain control, while Soughborde’s higher number of corners (8) and dribbles (8) indicated a more aggressive approach. The game’s outcome underscores the old adage that goals win games, and in this case, precision proved more valuable than volume.

No players from Soughborde reached the 7.0+ mark, but Lindomar Da Silva (6.9) deserved credit for his goal and leadership early on.

In the end, Churnem Stanley’s ability to convert their chances proved decisive, even as Soughborde dominated possession and created more high-quality opportunities. The match was a reminder that football remains a game of moments, and in this instance, the home side’s clinical edge made all the difference.