Walviston 3 - 2 Suttle Albion

Key Events:

• 17' Walviston Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 22' Yellow card to Walviston Michel Lemoine
• 27' Yellow card to Suttle Albion Phillip Lewis
• 28' Walviston Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 40' Yellow card to Walviston Seungwoo Jeong
• 59' Yellow card to Walviston Phillip Lewis
• 60' Suttle Albion Phillip Lewis scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 65' Yellow card to Suttle Albion Philippe Robert
• 72' Walviston Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 76' Yellow card to Walviston Pedro Chagas
• 77' Suttle Albion Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert

Walviston’s opening goal came early, with Pedro Chagas capitalizing on a pass from Phillip Lewis in the 17th minute. The hosts maintained pressure, and Zdravko Ivanišević doubled their lead in the 28th, again assisted by Pedro Chagas. Suttle Albion responded swiftly, with Phillip Lewis pulling one back in the 60th minute, assisted by Jorge Alvez. The visitors pushed hard for an equalizer, which arrived through Pedro Chagas in the 77th minute, but Walviston’s resilience saw them through to the final whistle, securing a narrow but deserved victory.

The match was a tactical tug-of-war, with Walviston holding a slight edge in possession and shot quality, reflected in their xG of 2.49 against Suttle Albion’s 1.79. Walviston’s ability to create high-quality chances was evident, especially in their nine shots on target, compared to Suttle Albion’s seven. Despite the visitors’ disciplined tackling and equal corner count, Walviston’s clinical finishing made the difference. The game’s physicality was notable, with 12 fouls each and a flurry of yellow cards, but the game’s flow was not significantly disrupted. The tactical battle was a classic example of how patience and precision can outshine defensive resilience in this division.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Walviston 54% - Suttle Albion 46% Shots (On Target): Walviston 11 (9) - Suttle Albion 7 (7) Corners: Walviston 5 - Suttle Albion 5 Fouls: Walviston 12 - Suttle Albion 12 Yellow Cards: Walviston 4 - Suttle Albion 2 Red Cards: Walviston 0 - Suttle Albion 0 Dribbles: Walviston 10 - Suttle Albion 7 Pass Accuracy: Walviston 83% - Suttle Albion 80% Tackles: Walviston 7 - Suttle Albion 12

The game’s outcome was a testament to Walviston’s ability to convert their chances and withstand Suttle Albion’s spirited fightback. Both sides played their part in a match that, despite its physicality and disciplinary moments, delivered the kind of drama that keeps the division’s fans coming back for more.