The report
Key Events:
- 1' Yellow card to Bray Wanderers Philippe Robert
- 5' Yellow card to Hatle Athletic Weijie Hong
- 7' Hatle Athletic Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
- 10' Bray Wanderers Phillip Lewis scores
- 17' Bray Wanderers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 49' Bray Wanderers Phillip Lewis scores
- 51' Yellow card to Hatle Athletic Luca Colombo
- 63' Yellow card to Hatle Athletic Luis Pinto
- 68' Hatle Athletic Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 72' Yellow card to Bray Wanderers Pedro Chagas
The match kicked off with a quick booking for Philippe Robert of Bray Wanderers in the first minute, setting a combative tone. Hatle’s Weijie Hong responded with a yellow at the five-minute mark before opening the scoring two minutes later, assisted by Luis Pinto. Bray responded swiftly with Phillip Lewis equalizing at the tenth minute, and then Nilson Pires put the visitors ahead with a well-timed finish in the seventeenth. The game remained open, with Bray’s Lewis striking again just before halftime, giving the visitors a 3-1 lead. Hatle’s Lindomar Da Silva pulled one back early in the second half, but the game’s intensity was punctuated by further bookings, including a yellow for Luca Colombo and Luis Pinto of Hatle, and later Pedro Chagas of Bray. The match’s final moments saw Hatle pushing for an equalizer, but Bray’s defensive resilience held firm.
Looking at the xG figures—2.33 for Hatle and 1.99 for Bray—the game’s outcome aligns reasonably well with the chances created. Bray’s clinical finishing, especially from Lewis, outperformed their expected goals, while Hatle’s goal tally was slightly inflated by a higher shot quality. The tactical picture suggests Bray’s counter-attacking approach was efficient, capitalizing on key moments, whereas Hatle dominated possession and attempted to press high, but lacked the finishing touch to turn their control into more goals. The defensive discipline of Bray, combined with their sharpness in front of goal, ultimately proved decisive.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Hatle Athletic 52% - Bray Wanderers 48% Shots (On Target): Hatle Athletic 11 (8) - Bray Wanderers 9 (7) Corners: Hatle Athletic 5 - Bray Wanderers 8 Fouls: Hatle Athletic 8 - Bray Wanderers 11 Yellow Cards: Hatle Athletic 3 - Bray Wanderers 2 Red Cards: Hatle Athletic 0 - Bray Wanderers 0 Dribbles: Hatle Athletic 14 - Bray Wanderers 8 Pass Accuracy: Hatle Athletic 84% - Bray Wanderers 80% Tackles: Hatle Athletic 6 - Bray Wanderers 8
In the end, Bray Wanderers’ resilience and clinical finishing proved the difference in a game that was as much about discipline as it was about attacking intent. Hatle Athletic will need to sharpen their finishing and perhaps temper their fouling if they hope to turn narrow defeats into victories.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Weijie Hong*
Gave Hatle an early spark with his goal and was lively throughout.
Lindomar Da Silva*
His goal was crucial, and he worked tirelessly up front.
Luis Pinto*
Provided the assist for Hong’s goal and was involved in the build-up play.
Philippe Robert*
Booked early, struggled to influence the game positively.
Pedro Chagas*
His late yellow was a sign of the tense closing stages.
Phillip Lewis*
Scored twice, showing clinical finishing and a keen eye for goal.
Nilson Pires*
His goal and overall work rate helped secure the win.
Michel Lemoine*
Assisted Pires and kept Bray’s midfield ticking.
Xinping Boon*
Provided the assist for Da Silva’s goal, active in attack.
Luis Pinto*
Also rated for his assist and leadership in midfield.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Weijie Hong for Hatle Athletic. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison