Penzand 2 - 4 Sawton Albion

Key Events:

• 7' Penzand Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 12' Sawton Albion Luis Pinto scores
• 16' Yellow card to Penzand Nilson Pires
• 20' Penzand Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 27' Sawton Albion Luis Pinto scores
• 33' Yellow card to Penzand Phillip Lewis
• 34' Sawton Albion Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 68' Sawton Albion Weijie Hong scores, assisted by Luca Colombo

Key Events:

• 7' Michel Lemoine scores for Penzand, assisted by Pedro Chagas. 12' - Luis Pinto equalizes for Sawton Albion. 16' - Yellow card to Nilson Pires. 20' - Philippe Robert puts Penzand ahead, assisted by Nilson Pires. 27' - Luis Pinto scores again for Sawton Albion. 33' - Yellow card to Phillip Lewis. 34' - Vladimir štimac levels for Sawton Albion, assisted by Luis Pinto. 68' - Weijie Hong scores the visitors’ fourth, assisted by Luca Colombo

The match’s xG figures paint a picture of Sawton Albion’s dominance in chances created, with an expected goals tally of 3.24 compared to Penzand’s 1.09. Despite the disparity in shot volume—14 shots to 6—the visitors’ precision was evident, with 12 on target versus Penzand’s 3. The hosts’ defense was under constant pressure, reflected in their 14 saves, while Sawton Albion’s goalkeeper only had to make 6. Tactically, Sawton Albion’s ability to convert their chances was the difference, with their high shot count and clinical finishing outweighing Penzand’s more conservative approach. The game’s overperformance in goals relative to xG suggests some finishing luck for Sawton Albion, but their control of key moments was undeniable.

In the end, Sawton Albion’s resilience and attacking efficiency earned them a well-deserved victory. The hosts fought hard but lacked the clinical edge needed to match the visitors’ ruthless finishing. Luis Pinto’s double and assist earned him a standout rating of 8.1, while the visitors’ overall tactical discipline and goal-scoring prowess made the difference. Penzand’s efforts, though spirited, could not bridge the gap created by Sawton Albion’s clinical edge and strategic execution. This result leaves the league table reflecting the visitors’ sharper edge in front of goal, and Penzand will need to tighten their defensive resolve if they are to turn their fortunes around.

No Penzand players reached the 7.0+ threshold, but the hosts’ effort was evident despite the scoreline.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Penzand 52% - Sawton Albion 48% Shots (On Target): Penzand 6 (3) - Sawton Albion 14 (12) Corners: Penzand 3 - Sawton Albion 6 Fouls: Penzand 11 - Sawton Albion 10 Yellow Cards: Penzand 2 - Sawton Albion 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Penzand 9 - Sawton Albion 9 Pass Accuracy: Penzand 84% - Sawton Albion 82%