Stever Park 4 - 2 Emswood

Key Events:

• 10' Stever Park Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 14' Yellow card to Stever Park Phillip Lewis
• 21' Stever Park Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 26' Stever Park Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 43' Emswood Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
• 65' Yellow card to Stever Park Nilson Pires
• 75' Stever Park Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 78' Emswood Bruno Rossi scores, assisted by Luca Colombo

The match was a lively affair, with both sides exchanging blows in a contest that saw 30 shots on target combined. Emswood held a slight edge in shot volume and xG, yet Stever Park's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. The game’s key turning point came with Michel Lemoine and Philippe Robert both finding the net early, setting the tone for the hosts. Emswood responded through Weijie Hong just before halftime, but Stever Park responded swiftly after the break, with Philippe Robert completing his brace and sealing the win. The game was punctuated by two yellow cards, both for Stever Park, adding a layer of discipline to the narrative. Overall, the match was a testament to the adage that chances and composure often decide the outcome in football's more modest tiers.

While Emswood dominated possession and shot volume, their inability to convert their xG into goals cost them dearly. Stever Park capitalized on their opportunities, demonstrating sharp finishing and tactical resilience. The game’s high shot count and close possession stats reflect a contest where both sides sought control, but the hosts' clinical edge ultimately proved decisive. As the league progresses, Stever Park will hope to build on this momentum, while Emswood must refine their finishing to turn their promising play into points.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Stever Park 51% - Emswood 49% Shots (On Target): Stever Park 13 (10) - Emswood 17 (15) Corners: Stever Park 4 - Emswood 6 Fouls: Stever Park 6 - Emswood 9 Yellow Cards: Stever Park 2 - Emswood 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Stever Park 6 - Emswood 8 Pass Accuracy: Stever Park 85% - Emswood 84% Tackles: Stever Park 11 - Emswood 8

The statistics reveal a tight contest in possession and pass accuracy, with Emswood slightly more active in shots and dribbles. Yet, the decisive factor was the hosts' efficiency in front of goal, converting four of their chances into goals while Emswood’s prolific shooting did not translate into enough goals. The game’s high shot count and close possession figures suggest a competitive, if somewhat chaotic, encounter that ultimately favored the more clinical side.