Coten Rovers 1 - 2 Bruth Park

Key Events:

• 4' Yellow card to Bruth Park Jorge Alvez
• 50' Bruth Park Zdravko Ivanišević scores
• 63' Coten Rovers Pedro Chagas scores
• 68' Bruth Park Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 88' Yellow card to Bruth Park Michel Lemoine

In a game that saw both sides share possession closely—51% for Coten Rovers and 49% for Bruth Park—the visitors demonstrated clinical finishing, converting their two shots on target into goals. Coten Rovers dominated the shot count with 12 attempts, 8 on target, and an impressive xG of 2.42, indicating they created numerous high-quality chances. Conversely, Bruth Park had fewer attempts (7) but were more efficient, with 6 on target and an xG of 1.64. The tactical battle was reflected in the defensive efforts, with Coten Rovers making just 1 tackle but conceding 12 shots, while Bruth Park committed 6 tackles and faced 13 saves from their goalkeeper. The game was physically intense, with 11 fouls committed by the hosts and 9 by the visitors, including two yellow cards for Bruth Park.

The xG analysis reveals that Coten Rovers were slightly over their expected goal tally, creating opportunities that could have been converted into more goals. Their high shot volume and accuracy suggest an attacking approach, but Bruth Park’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline ultimately decided the outcome. The visitors’ goals came from well-placed shots, with Zdravko Ivanišević opening the scoring and Pedro Chagas equalizing for the hosts. The decisive moment was Michel Lemoine’s goal in the 68th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert, which proved to be the match-winner. Despite the loss, Coten Rovers showed resilience and attacking intent, but lacked the finishing touch needed to secure at least a point.

No players from either side reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, but several performed commendably under pressure. Zdravko Ivanišević (6.8) was influential in attack, while Michel Lemoine (6.7) scored the winning goal and was active throughout. For Coten Rovers, Jorge Alvez (6.5) worked tirelessly despite the yellow card early on, and Pedro Chagas (6.6) contributed to the attack with a goal. On the visitors’ side, Philippe Robert (6.5) provided key assists, and Michel Lemoine (6.6) was a constant threat in attack.

This tightly fought encounter demonstrated that Bruth Park’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline were decisive in securing a 2-1 victory over Coten Rovers. Both teams displayed resilience and attacking intent, but the visitors’ ability to convert their chances proved crucial in a game that was evenly poised for much of the second half. The result leaves Bruth Park slightly ahead in the league standings, while Coten Rovers will look to improve their finishing and defensive organization in their next fixture.