Hortlen 1 - 3 Stusher Rovers

Key Events:

• 1' Yellow card to Stusher Rovers Hugh Allard
• 6' Stusher Rovers Stephen Hall scores
• 9' Yellow card to Hortlen Helmut Schilling
• 13' Yellow card to Hortlen Jorge Campos
• 17' Yellow card to Hortlen Jan Visser
• 32' Hortlen Helmut Schilling scores
• 33' Yellow card to Stusher Rovers Ralph Morin
• 39' Yellow card to Hortlen Angelo Evans
• 72' Yellow card to Hortlen Maya Ada
• 73' Stusher Rovers Amiran Tchanturia scores, assisted by Hugh Allard
• 75' Stusher Rovers Philip Williams scores

Key Events:

• 1' Yellow card to Stusher Rovers Hugh Allard. 6' - Stusher Rovers Stephen Hall scores. 9' - Yellow card to Hortlen Helmut Schilling. 13' - Yellow card to Hortlen Jorge Campos. 17' - Yellow card to Hortlen Jan Visser. 32' - Hortlen Helmut Schilling scores. 33' - Yellow card to Stusher Rovers Ralph Morin. 39' - Yellow card to Hortlen Angelo Evans. 72' - Yellow card to Hortlen Maya Ada. 73' - Stusher Rovers Amiran Tchanturia scores, assisted by Hugh Allard. 75' - Stusher Rovers Philip Williams scores

The xG figures tell a story of efficiency versus effort. Stusher Rovers' 4.57 xG indicates a team that created numerous quality chances, reflected in their 15 shots on target. Hortlen, with an xG of just 0.56, relied heavily on defensive resilience and opportunistic moments, notably their goal from Helmut Schilling at the 32nd minute. The disparity in shot volume and quality underscores the tactical dominance of the visitors, who peppered the goal with shots, while Hortlen's attempts were few but not entirely ineffective. The match's tactical narrative suggests Stusher Rovers' attacking intent was well-founded, even if their discipline was occasionally questionable, as evidenced by the multiple yellow cards.

Hortlen:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

Stusher Rovers:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

The match was a showcase of Stusher Rovers' attacking potency and Hortlen's defensive grit. Despite the absence of top-rated players, the visitors' ability to convert their chances made the difference. The yellow cards, especially early on, hint at a game played with a certain edge, but ultimately, the visitors' clinical finishing secured the win. Hortlen's goal was a rare bright spot amid a game dominated by the visitors' offensive onslaught. The statistics reflect a game where efficiency trumped possession, and the final scoreline is a fair reflection of the flow and outcome of the match.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Hortlen 44% - Stusher Rovers 56% Shots (On Target): Hortlen 2 (2) - Stusher Rovers 23 (15) Corners: Hortlen 3 - Stusher Rovers 4 Fouls: Hortlen 14 - Stusher Rovers 10 Yellow Cards: Hortlen 5 - Stusher Rovers 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Hortlen 8 - Stusher Rovers 11 Pass Accuracy: Hortlen 80% - Stusher Rovers 83% Tackles: Hortlen 11 - Stusher Rovers 6