Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Jorge Alvez for Redon City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Pedro Chagas*
A dynamic presence, scored and assisted, constantly threatening.
Nilson Pires*
His goal and assist highlighted his influence in attack.
Willi Schneider*
Contributed with an assist and was active in midfield.
Jorge Alvez*
Scored early but picked up a yellow card, his influence waned after the booking.
Philippe Robert*
Scored twice, his set-piece delivery was a constant threat.
The report
In a game that showcased the home side’s dominance in possession and shot creation, Knutton Rangers secured a 3-1 victory over Redon City in Division 8 League 13. The match was punctuated by a flurry of cards and a tactical display that saw the hosts controlling the tempo, though the visitors managed to strike first, setting the stage for a spirited contest.
Key Events:
- 5' Yellow card to Redon City Philippe Robert
- 7' Redon City Jorge Alvez scores
- 9' Yellow card to Redon City Allan Carroll
- 19' Knutton Rangers Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 22' Yellow card to Redon City Jorge Alvez
- 39' Yellow card to Redon City Pedro Chagas
- 45' Yellow card to Knutton Rangers Willi Schneider
- 52' Knutton Rangers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Willi Schneider
- 53' Yellow card to Knutton Rangers Jorge Alvez
- 81' Knutton Rangers Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
The early exchanges saw Redon City take the lead through Jorge Alvez in the 7th minute, capitalizing on a yellow card to Philippe Robert just two minutes earlier. The visitors’ disciplined approach was evident with four yellow cards, yet they struggled to contain the attacking threat of Knutton Rangers. The hosts responded swiftly, with Pedro Chagas equalizing in the 19th minute, assisted by Nilson Pires. The game remained tight until the second half, when Knutton Rangers took control, with Nilson Pires putting them ahead in the 52nd minute after a slick pass from Willi Schneider. The match was effectively sealed in the 81st minute when Philippe Robert scored his second goal of the game, assisted by Pedro Chagas, capping a performance that was both industrious and clinical.
Tactically, Knutton Rangers dominated possession and shot volume, reflected in their 60% possession and 17 shots — 12 on target. Their xG of 3.53 suggests they created chances of high quality, which they converted more often than not. Conversely, Redon City’s 40% possession and 8 shots, with an xG of just 1.57, indicates they were more reactive than proactive, relying on set-pieces and counterattacks. The hosts’ ability to generate high-quality chances was a decisive factor, and their defensive discipline, despite a high foul count, kept the visitors at bay.
The game’s outcome was a fair reflection of the balance of play, with Knutton Rangers asserting their attacking prowess and tactical discipline to secure a well-deserved victory. Despite the disciplined effort from Redon City, their inability to convert their chances and the accumulation of yellow cards hampered their chances of an upset. The match demonstrated once again that in football, control of the ball and quality in the final third often dictate the final scoreline.