The report
Key Events:
- 10' Oakent City Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 20' Yellow card to Ripleyn Michael Brown
- 22' Yellow card to Ripleyn Nilson Pires
- 27' Yellow card to Oakent City Seungwoo Jeong
- 30' Oakent City Philippe Robert scores
- 32' Oakent City Pedro Chagas scores
- 34' Yellow card to Oakent City Pedro Chagas
- 38' Yellow card to Ripleyn Pedro Chagas
- 41' Oakent City Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 72' Ripleyn Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 74' Oakent City Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
The match was punctuated by a flurry of cards and tactical fouling, with both sides engaging in a physical battle that occasionally threatened to boil over. Oakent City’s early goal in the tenth minute, assisted by Pedro Chagas, set the tone, and Nilson Pires doubled the lead at the 41st minute with a well-placed finish after Michel Lemoine’s assist. Ripleyn’s resilience was briefly rewarded when Nilson Pires scored again for the visitors at 72’, but Oakent City responded swiftly, with Nilson Pires completing his hat-trick in the 74th minute, sealing the game. The hosts’ ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive, even if the xG indicates a game that could have gone either way.
While the game was lively in terms of shots and possession—both sides registering 17 attempts—the difference lay in conversion and defensive discipline. Oakent City’s goalkeeper made 16 saves, often under pressure, but the home side’s attacking efficiency ultimately overwhelmed Ripleyn’s efforts. The visitors’ three yellow cards hint at a game played with some edge, but neither side saw red. The result leaves Oakent City comfortably in mid-table, while Ripleyn will need to reflect on missed opportunities and defensive lapses if they are to climb the standings.
Ripleyn’s best performer was Jorge Alvez (6.8), who created some danger but lacked support elsewhere. No Ripleyn player reached the 7.0+ threshold, reflecting a game where attacking chances were limited and defensive lapses punished.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Oakent City 53% - Ripleyn 47% Shots (On Target): Oakent City 12 - Ripleyn 13 Corners: Oakent City 7 - Ripleyn 2 Fouls: Oakent City 10 - Ripleyn 11 Yellow Cards: Oakent City 2 - Ripleyn 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Oakent City 10 - Ripleyn 11 Pass Accuracy: 83% each side
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
A hat-trick and relentless threat up front, Pires was the standout performer.
Pedro Chagas*
Contributed a goal and two assists, orchestrating much of Oakent City’s attacking play.
Michel Lemoine*
Provided the assist for Pires’ second goal and was active throughout.
Philippe Robert*
Scored the second goal, adding to his influence in attack.
Jorge Alvez*
Assisted Pires’ final goal, showing composure and vision.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Pedro Chagas to Nilson Pires. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

