Crougham 3 - 2 Swadeam Albion

Key Events:

• 9' Yellow card to Swadeam Albion Luis Pinto
• 51' Swadeam Albion Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
• 68' Crougham Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 70' Crougham Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 74' Swadeam Albion Friedrich Unger scores
• 80' Crougham Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert

The game was characterized by a high number of shots and corners, with Swadeam Albion dominating the latter statistic and maintaining a slight edge in possession. The visitors' 10 shots on target versus Crougham’s five suggests a relentless attacking intent, though their conversion rate was less efficient than their opponents’. The match’s turning point came with Luis Pinto’s goal in the 51st minute, which was well-earned given his team’s dominance in creating chances. Crougham’s goals, scored by Zdravko Ivanišević, Michel Lemoine, and Pedro Chagas, demonstrated clinical finishing and effective use of limited opportunities. The hosts’ defensive effort, especially in goal, was vital, as indicated by their nine saves, often denying the visitors from extending their lead or equalizing.

Tactically, Swadeam Albion’s high pressing and numerous dribbles—15 in total—kept Crougham on the back foot, but their inability to convert their superior xG into goals was their undoing. Crougham’s more disciplined approach, with a pass accuracy of 82%, allowed them to capitalize on key moments. The game’s flow was punctuated by a yellow card to Luis Pinto early on, but the visitors’ attacking persistence paid off with two goals, though ultimately insufficient. The hosts’ ability to convert their limited chances into goals was the decisive factor, and their defensive resilience in the final minutes secured the narrow victory.

Crougham:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded. Swadeam Albion:
• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.