Hord Green 4 - 2 Alton Town

Key Events:

• 7' Hord Green Patrick Hartmann scores, assisted by Mahmud Audu
• 26' Alton Town Lindomar Da Silva scores
• 57' Alton Town Thomas Simpson scores
• 68' Hord Green Omar Vasquez scores, assisted by Andrew Edwards
• 73' Hord Green Andrew Edwards scores, assisted by Patrick Hartmann
• 82' Yellow card to Hord Green Sungjae Jee
• 83' Yellow card to Alton Town Nicolas Rodriguez
• 90' Hord Green Yujun Tanaka scores, assisted by Om Gomaa

The match saw a relatively even possession split—47% for Hord Green and 53% for Alton Town—yet the home side’s shot conversion was notably sharper. Hord Green’s expected goals (xG) of 3.19 outperformed their actual tally, indicating a degree of finishing precision that was not entirely reflected in the scoreline. Conversely, Alton Town’s xG of 1.54 suggests they were somewhat fortunate to be only two goals behind, with their 6 shots on target hinting at a more clinical approach that was not fully realized in the final result. Tactical exchanges saw Alton Town dominate possession and corners, but Hord Green’s ability to capitalize on their fewer chances proved decisive. The game’s key moments, including Hartmann’s early opener and Tanaka’s late flourish, underscored the importance of opportunism in this league.

As the game progressed, Hord Green’s resilience and sharper finishing made the difference. Omar Vasquez’s goal in the 68th minute, assisted by Edwards, reignited their push, while Edwards himself added a crucial goal moments later. The visitors pressed high and created chances, but their efforts were thwarted by the home side’s disciplined defending and timely saves. The yellow cards for Sungjae Jee and Nicolas Rodriguez added a touch of tension, but neither side’s discipline was severely tested. Ultimately, Hord Green’s ability to convert their chances and maintain composure in front of goal secured the three points, leaving Alton Town to ponder what might have been in a game that was closer than the scoreline suggests.

No Alton Town players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, but their efforts in possession and creating chances kept the game competitive.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Hord Green 47% - 53% Alton Town Shots (On Target): Hord Green 15 (11) - 6 (6) Alton Town Corners: Hord Green 4 - 8 Alton Town Fouls: Hord Green 6 - 8 Alton Town Yellow Cards: Hord Green 1 - 1 Alton Town Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Hord Green 8 - 14 Pass Accuracy: Hord Green 86% - 85% Alton Town