Newbriddle City 0 - 4 Waltby Stave

Key Events:

• 10' Yellow card to Waltby Stave Jorge Alvez
• 22' Waltby Stave Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 31' Yellow card to Waltby Stave Pedro Chagas
• 38' Waltby Stave Nilson Pires scores
• 52' Waltby Stave Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 72' Yellow card to Newbriddle City Philippe Robert
• 90' Waltby Stave Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine

Key Events:

• 10' Yellow card to Waltby Stave Jorge Alvez for an early foul. 22' - Nilson Pires scores for Waltby, assisted by Jorge Alvez. 31' - Yellow card to Waltby Stave Pedro Chagas. 38' - Nilson Pires scores his second, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. 52' - Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine. 72' - Yellow card to Newbriddle City Philippe Robert. 90' - Jorge Alvez finishes the scoring with a third assist from Michel Lemoine

The match’s xG figures—2.46 for Newbriddle and 2.74 for Waltby—highlight how the game was fairly evenly contested in terms of chances created. Waltby’s slightly higher xG suggests they were marginally more threatening, which aligns with their superior conversion rate. The visitors’ ability to capitalize on their opportunities, especially with Pires’ double, underscores their clinical edge. Defensively, Waltby’s 16 saves indicate a resilient effort, often under pressure from Newbriddle’s attempts to claw back into the game. Tactically, Waltby’s disciplined pressing and precise finishing proved decisive, even if their possession was evenly split.

The game’s story was written in the final third, where Waltby’s attackers showed composure and clinical instincts. Pires’ brace and the late goal from Alvez sealed the deal, with Michel Lemoine playing a pivotal role in orchestrating attacks and setting up the final goal. Newbriddle’s efforts were hampered by a lack of finishing precision and a few costly defensive lapses. The yellow cards, especially the one to Philippe Robert, hint at a game that threatened to boil over but ultimately remained disciplined. Waltby’s victory was a testament to their efficiency and tactical discipline, leaving Newbriddle to reflect on missed chances and defensive errors.

No Newbriddle City player reached the 7.0 mark, reflecting their struggles in front of goal and defensive organization.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Newbriddle City 50% - Waltby Stave 50% Shots (On Target): Newbriddle City 11 (9) - Waltby Stave 12 (10) Corners: Newbriddle City 11 - Waltby Stave 7 Fouls: Newbriddle City 9 - Waltby Stave 8 Yellow Cards: Newbriddle City 1 - Waltby Stave 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Newbriddle City 9 - Waltby Stave 11 Pass Accuracy: Newbriddle City 81% - Waltby Stave 83% Tackles: Newbriddle City 8 - Waltby Stave 11

The statistics reinforce the narrative: a balanced game in possession and chances, but Waltby’s sharper finishing and defensive resilience ultimately dictated the outcome.