Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Pedro Chagas for Redon City. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Norbert Fischer*
Solid in defense but caught out on occasion.
Khadim Diakhate*
Worked hard but was booked early and struggled to influence the game.
Pedro Chagas*
Scored and created chances, the standout for Redon City.
Philippe Robert*
Provided the assist for the final goal and was active down the flank.
Michel Lemoine*
Scored the third goal and kept the pressure on the home side.
The report
The clash between Selwes United and Redon City in Division 8 League 13 concluded with a decisive 4-0 victory for the visitors, a result that perhaps underscored the visitors’ clinical finishing more than their dominance in possession. Despite a fairly even possession split, the game’s narrative was shaped by Redon City’s sharpness in front of goal and their disciplined approach to defending their lead. The match was punctuated by a series of yellow cards and a flurry of goals in the second half, leaving the home side with much to ponder.
Key Events:
- 13' Yellow card to Redon City Philippe Robert
- 21' Redon City Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 27' Yellow card to Selwes United Norbert Fischer
- 28' Yellow card to Selwes United Khadim Diakhate
- 31' Redon City Phillip Lewis scores
- 39' Yellow card to Redon City Michel Lemoine
- 47' Yellow card to Redon City Pedro Chagas
- 64' Redon City Michel Lemoine scores
- 65' Redon City Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
The first half was a cautious affair, with both sides trading fouls and yellow cards—Philippe Robert from Redon City and Norbert Fischer from Selwes United each cautioned early on. The game’s opening goal arrived in the 21st minute when Pedro Chagas, assisted by Nilson Pires, found the net, giving Redon City a crucial advantage. The visitors doubled their lead in the 31st minute through Phillip Lewis, whose goal was a testament to their growing confidence. The second half saw a flurry of activity, with Michel Lemoine adding a third in the 64th minute and Nilson Pires sealing the victory with a fourth in the 65th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert. Redon City’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing proved too much for the home side, who struggled to create clear-cut chances despite their possession advantage.
Expected Goals (xG) figures suggest the game was not as one-sided as the scoreline indicates, with Selwes United’s 3.66 xG hinting at missed opportunities and some overperformance in their shooting. Conversely, Redon City’s 2.65 xG reflects their efficiency and opportunistic nature. The visitors capitalized on their chances, while Selwes United’s attempts often lacked precision. The tactical battle was evident in the possession and shot metrics, but ultimately, Redon City’s ability to convert their chances proved decisive. Their defensive resilience, combined with their ability to press and win fouls, kept the home side at bay.
In the end, Redon City’s victory was a blend of clinical finishing and disciplined defending, with their players executing their roles effectively. The home side, despite their possession and shot count, failed to find the net and were left to reflect on their missed opportunities and defensive lapses. The match’s outcome might serve as a reminder that in football, efficiency often trumps dominance, and Redon City’s players demonstrated that in spades.
No Selwes United players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, reflecting their struggles in attack and defense.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Selwes United 52% - 48% Redon City Shots (On Target): Selwes United 20 (11) - 11 (10) Redon City Corners: Selwes United 10 - 1 Redon City Fouls: Selwes United 14 - 11 Redon City Yellow Cards: Selwes United 2 - 3 Redon City Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Selwes United 9 - 7 Redon City Pass Accuracy: Selwes United 82% - 81% Redon City Tackles: Selwes United 14 - 10 Redon City
The statistics reinforce the narrative: Selwes United’s possession and shot count were respectable, but their inability to convert chances and the visitors’ clinical edge ultimately dictated the outcome.