Wiven Athletic 0 - 4 Harle United

Key Events:

• 33' Harle United Enrique Perez scores
• 44' Harle United Carlos Ramos scores, assisted by Edgardo Delgado
• 46' Yellow card to Harle United Belarmino Dos Santos
• 50' Harle United Samir Antić scores, assisted by Belarmino Dos Santos
• 65' Yellow card to Harle United Carlos Ramos
• 86' Yellow card to Harle United Enrique Perez
• 88' Yellow card to Wiven Athletic Jorge Alvez
• 90' Harle United Enrique Perez scores, assisted by Michael Taylor

Harle United’s dominance was reflected in the shot count—17 shots to Wiven Athletic’s 2—and their high expected goals tally of 3.53 compared to the home side’s 0.36. The visitors’ ability to generate quality chances was evident from the start, with Enrique Perez opening the scoring in the 33rd minute. The goal was a sign of things to come, as Edgardo Delgado’s assist set up Carlos Ramos for a second just before halftime. The second-half saw Harle United continue their relentless pursuit of goal, with Samir Antić adding a third in the 50th minute and Enrique Perez sealing his brace with a late strike in the 90th minute. Wiven Athletic’s defensive efforts, including 14 saves from their goalkeeper, were ultimately insufficient against the clinical finishing of the visitors.

While Wiven Athletic’s effort was evident in their 47% possession and 81% pass accuracy, they lacked the cutting edge to threaten the goal. Their solitary shot on target was a rare bright spot amid a game dominated by Harle United’s attacking prowess. The visitors’ disciplined pressing and tactical awareness allowed them to capitalize on defensive lapses, and their ability to draw fouls and pick up yellow cards showed a controlled aggression. The game’s narrative was shaped by Harle United’s clinical finishing rather than a flurry of chances, emphasizing the importance of precision over volume in football’s modern game.

Wiven Athletic’s players did not reach the 7.0 threshold, but their effort was palpable, especially in their defensive work and attempts to counterattack. The game highlighted the gap in finishing quality and tactical execution between the two sides, with Harle United’s clinical approach ultimately prevailing.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Wiven Athletic 47% - Harle United 53% Shots (On Target): Wiven Athletic 1-12 Harle United Corners: Wiven Athletic 3 - Harle United 6 Fouls: Wiven Athletic 11 - Harle United 10 Yellow Cards: Wiven Athletic 1 - Harle United 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Wiven Athletic 7 - Harle United 9 Pass Accuracy: Wiven Athletic 81% - Harle United 84% Tackles: Wiven Athletic 7 - Harle United 12

The game’s outcome was a testament to Harle United’s sharpness in front of goal and their disciplined defensive structure, which kept Wiven Athletic at arm’s length. The visitors’ ability to convert their chances into goals made the difference, and their clean sheet was a reward for their tactical discipline. Wiven Athletic will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and finishing if they are to turn their fortunes around in future fixtures.