Boss Hadith 2 - 3 Stante Town

Key Events:

• 14' Stante Town Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 15' Yellow card to Boss Hadith Jorge Alvez
• 62' Stante Town Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 71' Boss Hadith Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 73' Stante Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 87' Boss Hadith Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas

The opening goal arrived early, with Pedro Chagas finishing a slick move in the 14th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert. The hosts responded swiftly, with Allan Carroll heading home in the 71st minute after a neat assist from Michel Lemoine. However, Stante Town struck back twice in quick succession—Michel Lemoine in the 62nd minute, again assisted by Philippe Robert, and Nilson Pires in the 73rd, with an assist from Phillip Lewis. The game’s decisive moment came late, as Nilson Pires scored his second in the 87th minute, assisted by Pedro Chagas, sealing the visitors’ victory. The game was marked by a disciplined defensive effort from Stante Town, who managed to keep the hosts at bay despite a slight possession advantage and a comparable shot count.

Tactically, the match was a study in efficiency. Stante Town slightly outperformed in expected goals (2.34 vs. 2.18), suggesting their clinical finishing was well aligned with their chances, whereas Boss Hadith perhaps overperformed slightly with their shots on target. The hosts' possession was marginally higher, but Stante Town's ability to convert key moments into goals demonstrated their sharper edge in front of goal. The game’s rhythm was punctuated by a yellow card for Jorge Alvez early on, but both sides maintained discipline, with no red cards issued. The match was a reminder that in football, the difference between victory and defeat often comes down to precision and timing.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Boss Hadith 53% - Stante Town 47% Shots (On Target): Boss Hadith 7 (7) - Stante Town 8 (8) Corners: Boss Hadith 3 - Stante Town 5 Fouls: Boss Hadith 8 - Stante Town 12 Yellow Cards: Boss Hadith 1 - Stante Town 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Boss Hadith 8 - Stante Town 7 Pass Accuracy: Boss Hadith 81% - Stante Town 80% Tackles: Boss Hadith 4 - Stante Town 10

The game’s statistical profile underscores a contest where efficiency and execution made the difference. Stante Town’s ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive, while Boss Hadith’s efforts to dominate possession and create opportunities fell just short. The result leaves both sides with lessons in precision, and a reminder that in the unpredictable world of Division 8 League 119, victory often hinges on the smallest margins.