The report
Key Events:
- 11' Yellow card to Materwick Jorge Alvez
- 12' Stontwich Norbert Fischer scores
- 24' Yellow card to Stontwich Miroslav Suljić
- 27' Materwick Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 34' Stontwich Norbert Fischer scores
- 50' Yellow card to Stontwich Khadim Diakhate
- 77' Stontwich Rainer Müller scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
The match’s narrative was shaped early on by Materwick’s discipline issues, with Jorge Alvez receiving a yellow card in the 11th minute, just after the game’s opening quarter. Norbert Fischer responded swiftly for Stontwich, scoring in the 12th minute, a goal that set the tone for the hosts’ attacking intent. The visitors responded well, with Allan Carroll equalizing in the 27th minute after a neat assist from Michel Lemoine. However, Fischer struck again before halftime, giving Stontwich a crucial advantage. The second half saw Materwick pick up a yellow card for Khadim Diakhate in the 50th minute, but it was Rainer Müller who sealed the game with a late goal in the 77th minute, assisted by Friedrich Unger. The game was a testament to Stontwich’s resilience and tactical discipline, especially in converting their chances into goals.
While Materwick had more tackles and committed more fouls, their inability to turn possession into meaningful scoring chances was telling. Stontwich’s 56% possession and higher shot count reflected their control of the game, and their xG of 2.29 compared to Materwick’s 1.23 indicates they created better quality opportunities. The visitors’ defensive efforts were hampered by the early goal, and despite their efforts to push forward, they couldn’t find a way past the Stontwich goalkeeper, who made 7 saves. The match was a reminder that in football, efficiency often beats volume, and Stontwich demonstrated that well enough to secure the three points.
No players from Materwick reached the 7.0+ rating threshold.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Stontwich 56% - Materwick 44% Shots (On Target): Stontwich 12 (7) - Materwick 6 (4) Corners: Stontwich 2 - Materwick 1 Fouls: Stontwich 7 - Materwick 12 Yellow Cards: Stontwich 2 - Materwick 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Stontwich 11 - Materwick 9 Pass Accuracy: Stontwich 85% - Materwick 80%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Norbert Fischer*
Scored twice and was a constant threat up front, demonstrating clinical finishing.
Rainer Müller*
Sealed the win with a late goal, showing good awareness and positioning.
Friedrich Unger*
Provided the assist for Müller’s goal and was active in midfield.
Michel Lemoine*
Assisted Carroll’s goal and kept the visitors’ defense honest.
Khadim Diakhate*
Picked up a yellow card but contributed defensively before his booking.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Norbert Fischer for Stontwich. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison