Hest Bend 2 - 3 Ston Park

Key Events:

• 20' Yellow card to Ston Park Philippe Robert
• 24' Ston Park Seungwoo Jeong scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 34' Ston Park Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 49' Yellow card to Ston Park Pedro Chagas
• 58' Ston Park Michael Brown scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 61' Yellow card to Ston Park Seungwoo Jeong
• 63' Hest Bend Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 80' Hest Bend Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 88' Yellow card to Ston Park Allan Carroll
• 90' Yellow card to Hest Bend Michel Lemoine

Hest Bend: Pedro Chagas (7.3) – The standout performer, scored one goal and provided an assist, orchestrating much of the attack. Michel Lemoine (7.0) – Solid in midfield, set up the late goal with a precise assist. Nilson Pires (7.0) – Scored a crucial late goal, kept the pressure on the visitors.

Ston Park: No players reached the 7.0+ threshold, but Seungwoo Jeong was influential with a goal and an assist, while Michael Brown scored a vital goal to keep the visitors in the game.

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Hest Bend’s xG of 2.78 significantly outstripped their actual 2 goals, indicating they created high-quality chances that could have yielded more. Their dominance in possession and shot volume suggests tactical control, but clinical finishing was sometimes lacking. Ston Park’s xG of 1.89 was a reflection of their efficiency in converting opportunities, especially with Jeong and Brown capitalizing on limited chances. The match’s overperformance in xG for Hest Bend highlights their attacking intent, while Ston Park’s underperformance in finishing was a key factor in the narrow scoreline.

The statistics paint a picture of a game where Hest Bend dominated possession and shot quality, but Ston Park’s disciplined defending and clinical finishing kept the game tight. The visitors’ higher foul count and tackles reflect their combative approach, which ultimately earned them the victory in a match that was as entertaining as it was competitive.