Berth Rovers 4 - 0 Gostimbe

Key Events:

• 3' Yellow card to Berth Rovers Philippe Chevalier
• 3' Yellow card to Gostimbe Kwanghoon Koo
• 10' Berth Rovers Jakob Larsen scores, assisted by Marcelo Mello
• 26' Berth Rovers Jakob Larsen scores
• 35' Yellow card to Gostimbe Simon Flores
• 37' Yellow card to Berth Rovers Luis Vargas
• 45' Berth Rovers Philippe Chevalier scores, assisted by Manoel Ferreira
• 67' Yellow card to Berth Rovers Manoel Ferreira
• 75' Berth Rovers Luis Vargas scores, assisted by Marcelo Mello

The game’s key moments were punctuated early by disciplinary actions, with yellow cards to Philippe Chevalier and Kwanghoon Koo in the third minute. Jakob Larsen opened the scoring in the tenth minute, assisted by Marcelo Mello, setting the tone for the home side’s dominance. Larsen doubled his tally at the 26th minute, and just before halftime, Philippe Chevalier added a third, assisted by Manoel Ferreira. Gostimbe’s attempts to rally after the break were hampered by their inability to finish, despite having more possession and dribbling more often. The hosts sealed the game with a late goal from Luis Vargas, assisted by Marcelo Mello, who was instrumental throughout. The match was punctuated by a steady stream of fouls and yellow cards, but no red cards, reflecting a competitive but disciplined encounter.

Tactically, the expected goals (xG) reflect the game’s flow: Berth Rovers’ 3.68 xG compared to Gostimbe’s 1.66 suggests the hosts were more efficient in converting their chances, while Gostimbe’s possession and dribbling stats hint at a team trying to create but failing to finish. The home side’s slightly lower possession percentage did not hinder their effectiveness, as their shot accuracy and clinical finishing made the difference. Gostimbe’s higher dribbling count indicates a willingness to attack, but their inability to convert opportunities into goals was their undoing. The match’s xG underlines the efficiency of the home team’s attack and the visitors’ struggle to translate possession into goals, emphasizing the importance of finishing in football’s fine margins.

Nobody from Gostimbe managed to reach a 7.0+ rating, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves offensively or defensively.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Berth Rovers 46% - Gostimbe 54% Shots (On Target): Berth Rovers 17 (13) - Gostimbe 9 (5) Corners: Berth Rovers 5 - Gostimbe 6 Fouls: Berth Rovers 12 - Gostimbe 10 Yellow Cards: Berth Rovers 3 - Gostimbe 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Berth Rovers 4 - Gostimbe 9 Pass Accuracy: Berth Rovers 79% - Gostimbe 81% Tackles: Berth Rovers 10 - Gostimbe 6

The statistics reinforce the narrative: Gostimbe’s higher possession and dribbling attempts did not translate into goals, while Berth Rovers’ efficiency and clinical finishing made the difference. The game will be remembered for the home side’s sharpness and disciplined approach, securing a well-earned victory in Division 6 League 32.