The report
Key Events:
- 4' Faidcombord Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Petar Mihaylov
- 5' Yellow card to Cownhampton Michel Lemoine
- 12' Faidcombord Phillip Lewis scores
- 15' Yellow card to Cownhampton Willi Schneider
- 17' Yellow card to Faidcombord Phillip Lewis
- 30' Yellow card to Cownhampton Jorge Alvez
- 31' Faidcombord Michael Brown scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
- 37' Yellow card to Cownhampton Zdravko Ivanišević
- 38' Faidcombord Phillip Lewis scores, assisted by Ferid Marković
- 39' Yellow card to Cownhampton Phillip Lewis
- 52' Yellow card to Cownhampton Pedro Chagas
- 69' Yellow card to Faidcombord Michael Brown
- 90' Faidcombord Michael Brown scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
The game’s narrative was largely written in the first half, where Faidcombord took a firm grip on proceedings. Zdravko Ivanišević opened the scoring in the 4th minute, capitalizing on a Petar Mihaylov assist, setting the tone early. The hosts responded with a yellow card to Michel Lemoine in the 5th minute, but the visitors doubled their lead shortly after, with Phillip Lewis finding the net in the 12th minute. The visitors’ relentless pressure was reflected in their 11 shots on target, compared to Cownhampton’s four, and their ability to convert chances was exemplified by Michael Brown’s goal in the 31st minute, assisted by Allan Carroll. Lewis’s second goal in the 38th minute, assisted by Ferid Marković, further extended the lead before the break, leaving Cownhampton chasing shadows.
The second half saw Faidcombord maintain control, with Michael Brown adding a late brace—scoring in the 69th and 90th minutes, the latter assisted by Michel Lemoine. Despite a flurry of fouls and yellow cards, the visitors’ tactical patience paid dividends. The xG figures support the scoreline, with Faidcombord registering an expected goals total of 3.1 against Cownhampton’s 1.11, highlighting their efficiency in front of goal. The hosts created limited chances and failed to breach the resilient Faidcombord defense, which was well-organized and disciplined throughout.
While the game was marred by numerous fouls—particularly from Cownhampton—the visitors’ composure and clinical finishing ultimately dictated the outcome. The match demonstrated that in football, as in life, quality often trumps quantity. Faidcombord’s victory was a testament to their offensive potency and defensive resilience, leaving Cownhampton with plenty to ponder as they look to improve their league fortunes.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Cownhampton 48% - Faidcombord 52% Shots (On Target): Cownhampton 5 (4) - Faidcombord 14 (11) Corners: Cownhampton 2 - Faidcombord 8 Fouls: Cownhampton 19 - Faidcombord 7 Yellow Cards: Cownhampton 6 - Faidcombord 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Cownhampton 17 - Faidcombord 5 Pass Accuracy: Cownhampton 80% - Faidcombord 82% Tackles: Cownhampton 7 - Faidcombord 5
The match was a showcase of Faidcombord’s offensive efficiency and resilience, leaving Cownhampton to reflect on a game where chances were few but costly.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Phillip Lewis*
Two goals and a constant threat, Lewis was the standout performer.
Michael Brown*
His brace sealed the game and demonstrated clinical finishing.
Petar Mihaylov*
Provided the assist for Ivanišević’s opener and was influential in attack.
Ferid Marković*
Assisted Lewis’s second goal and contributed to the team’s fluidity.
Michel Lemoine*
Showed promise with several key passes and a goal assist in the 90th minute.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Petar Mihaylov to Zdravko Ivanišević. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison

