St Malifast 2 - 4 Woolvedhull

Key Events:

• 10' Woolvedhull Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 27' Woolvedhull Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 30' Yellow card to Woolvedhull Philippe Robert
• 60' St Malifast Pedro Chagas scores
• 62' Yellow card to Woolvedhull Willi Schneider
• 63' St Malifast Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 68' Yellow card to Woolvedhull Michel Lemoine
• 69' Yellow card to St Malifast Jorge Alvez
• 71' Woolvedhull Willi Schneider scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 83' Woolvedhull Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 87' Yellow card to St Malifast Pedro Chagas

The game opened with Woolvedhull asserting their intent early, with Zdravko Ivanišević opening the scoring in the 10th minute, assisted by Nilson Pires. Woolvedhull’s forward line kept probing, and Nilson Pires doubled their lead in the 27th minute, assisted by Michel Lemoine. The visitors’ attacking precision was complemented by their disciplined approach, although they picked up three yellow cards, hinting at some frustration. St Malifast responded well, with Pedro Chagas pulling a goal back in the 60th minute, but Woolvedhull’s resilience was evident as they responded swiftly. Nilson Pires completed his impressive performance with a goal in the 63rd minute, assisted by Philippe Robert, and then set up Willi Schneider for their fourth in the 71st. The hosts’ late effort was marked by a yellow card for Pedro Chagas in the 87th minute, but Woolvedhull’s defensive organization held firm, sealing their victory.

Tactically, Woolvedhull’s high shot volume and superior xG reflected their aggressive approach, which translated into goals more often than not. Their 10 shots on target outstripped St Malifast’s four, and their xG of 2.74 was well above the hosts’ 1.34, indicating they created better quality chances. Woolvedhull’s ability to convert their opportunities was the decisive factor, although their discipline was tested with three yellow cards. The hosts, meanwhile, relied on a more conservative game plan, with possession evenly split and a focus on defensive resilience, but ultimately lacked the cutting edge to match Woolvedhull’s clinical finishing.

In summary, Woolvedhull’s attacking efficiency and tactical discipline earned them a deserved victory, despite some disciplinary issues. Their ability to capitalize on chances, combined with disciplined defending, proved too much for St Malifast to handle. Woolvedhull’s performance was a reminder that in football, quality chances often outweigh possession and equal shot counts. For the hosts, the result highlights the need for sharper finishing and better discipline if they are to turn close games into wins.

Match Statistics:

Possession: St Malifast 50% - Woolvedhull 50% Shots (On Target): St Malifast 7 (4) - Woolvedhull 12 (10) Corners: St Malifast 3 - Woolvedhull 2 Fouls: St Malifast 7 - Woolvedhull 11 Yellow Cards: St Malifast 2 - Woolvedhull 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: St Malifast 6 - Woolvedhull 9 Pass Accuracy: St Malifast 82% - Woolvedhull 83%