Gritotton Town 4 - 0 Hay St Milth

Key Events:

• 9' Gritotton Town Kevin Davies scores
• 11' Gritotton Town Paul Mitchell scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
• 13' Yellow card to Gritotton Town Ryan Martin
• 15' Gritotton Town Luis Ospina scores, assisted by Paul Mitchell
• 45' Yellow card to Hay St Milth Seungwoo Jeong
• 71' Gritotton Town Brian Kennedy scores, assisted by Luis Ospina
• 75' Yellow card to Hay St Milth Michel Lemoine

The game’s narrative was largely written in the first half, where Gritotton’s relentless pressure paid dividends early. Kevin Davies opened the scoring in the 9th minute, capitalizing on a defensive mistake. Two minutes later, Paul Mitchell doubled the lead with a well-placed finish after a Bruno Rossi assist. The visitors’ best chance came just before halftime, but their yellow card to Seungwoo Jeong in the 45th minute signaled their frustration rather than a tactical shift. Gritotton’s control was evident, with 55% possession and 13 shots on target, while Hay St Milth managed just 2 on target from their 5 attempts. The hosts’ tactical discipline and sharpness in front of goal ultimately overwhelmed the visitors, who struggled to create meaningful chances despite six corners.

In the second half, Gritotton continued to press, and Luis Ospina’s goal in the 15th minute, assisted by Paul Mitchell, was a testament to their fluid attacking play. Brian Kennedy added a fourth in the 71st minute, finishing a fine team move involving Ospina. Throughout the match, Gritotton’s players demonstrated superior passing accuracy (82%) and tactical awareness, while Hay St Milth’s efforts were hampered by a lack of precision and a defensive line that was repeatedly breached. The visitors’ two yellow cards, to Seungwoo Jeong and Michel Lemoine, reflected their mounting frustration. Overall, Gritotton’s dominance was clear, and their victory was a fair reflection of their control and efficiency.

No players from Hay St Milth reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles throughout the match.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Gritotton Town 55% - Hay St Milth 45% Shots (On Target): Gritotton Town 17 (13) - Hay St Milth 5 (2) Corners: Gritotton Town 0 - Hay St Milth 6 Fouls: Gritotton Town 11 - Hay St Milth 9 Yellow Cards: Gritotton Town 1 - Hay St Milth 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Gritotton Town 9 - Hay St Milth 5 Pass Accuracy: Gritotton Town 82% - Hay St Milth 78% Tackles: Gritotton Town 10 - Hay St Milth 7

The statistics reinforce the narrative: Gritotton’s control and attacking sharpness were decisive, while Hay St Milth’s defensive resilience was insufficient to stem the tide. The match’s outcome was a fair reflection of the respective performances, with the home side’s efficiency ultimately sealing the result.