Crostenton 0 - 1 Clet Villa

12' - Yellow card to Clet Villa Pedro Chagas 40' - Clet Villa Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Branko Bartolić 48' - Yellow card to Crostenton Stuart Mitchell 67' - Yellow card to Crostenton Rainer Müller 77' - Yellow card to Clet Villa Jorge Alvez

Crostenton created numerous opportunities but struggled to convert their chances into goals, with an xG of 1.61 compared to Clet Villa’s 1.47. The hosts had a slight edge in possession at 51%, and their shot volume was comparable, with 7 shots (6 on target). However, the visitors' defense held firm, and their goalkeeper made 10 saves to keep the clean sheet. The tactical battle was evident in the high number of dribbles and tackles from both sides, with Clet Villa slightly more aggressive in their approach. The game’s decisive moment came in the 40th minute when Allan Carroll found the net, capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Branko Bartolić. Despite Crostenton’s efforts to push for an equalizer, the visitors’ disciplined defensive shape and goalkeeper’s heroics preserved their lead.

The xG figures suggest a game that could have gone either way, with Crostenton slightly overperforming their expected goals, but ultimately falling short in finishing. Clet Villa’s defensive resilience and timely goal-making were crucial, especially given their slightly higher pass accuracy at 85%. The tactical fouling and cautious approach from both teams resulted in a match that was more about control and discipline than open attacking play. The game’s outcome underscores the importance of clinical finishing and defensive organization in tight contests like this.