The report
Key Events:
- 14' Yellow card to Alsham Town Pedro Chagas
- 16' Cole Albion Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 34' Alsham Town Pedro Chagas scores
- 34' Yellow card to Cole Albion Allan Carroll
- 35' Alsham Town Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 83' Yellow card to Alsham Town Zdravko Ivanišević
- 84' Cole Albion Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:
The match saw Alsham Town edge possession at 55%, generating an xG of 1.89, slightly ahead of Cole Albion’s 1.54. Despite this, the hosts were more clinical, converting their six shots on target into two goals, while the visitors scored twice from seven on-target efforts. The xG suggests both sides had opportunities to score, with Alsham Town slightly overperforming their expected goals, indicative of their finishing prowess. Conversely, Cole Albion's xG indicates they were somewhat unlucky not to convert more of their chances, especially considering Philippe Robert’s two-goal haul.
No other players reached the 7.0 threshold but contributed significantly to the overall flow of the match.
The statistics reflect a tightly fought game with both sides creating chances and defending diligently. Alsham Town had a slight edge in possession and shot accuracy, but Cole Albion’s clinical approach and Philippe Robert’s brilliance kept the game balanced and unpredictable until the final whistle.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Philippe Robert*
A standout performer with two goals, showing clinical finishing and excellent movement up front.
Pedro Chagas*
Scored and assisted, providing a constant threat and demonstrating his creative spark.
Michael Brown*
His assist for the opening goal was key, and he dictated play from midfield.
Michel Lemoine*
His assist for the second goal was crucial, and he contributed well throughout.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Solid in defense, though picked up a yellow card late in the game.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Philippe Robert for Cole Albion. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison