Regatry 5 - 1 Deaffield

Key Events:

• 4' Regatry Bruce Harvey scores, assisted by Mamadou Boni
• 9' Regatry scores, assisted by Carlos Almonacid
• 14' Regatry Carlos Almonacid scores
• 17' Yellow card to Deaffield Elton Monteiro
• 39' Yellow card to Deaffield Ibro Jukić
• 52' Yellow card to Regatry an unnamed player
• 71' Yellow card to Regatry Mamadou Boni
• 73' Regatry Osmar Martins scores, assisted by Mamadou Boni
• 79' Deaffield Elton Monteiro scores, assisted by Joaquim Silva
• 85' Yellow card to Regatry Carlos Almonacid
• 87' Regatry Eduardo Sanchez scores, assisted by Carlos Almonacid

The opening minutes set the tone, with Regatry quickly establishing dominance. At 4', Bruce Harvey opened the scoring with a well-placed finish, assisted by Mamadou Boni. Just five minutes later, Carlos Almonacid doubled the lead with a smart finish, assisted by himself after a clever pass from a teammate. The floodgates truly opened at 14', when Carlos Almonacid scored his second of the game, sealing a dominant first-half display. Despite Deaffield’s slightly higher possession (53%), their shots on target were limited to three, all saved by the resilient Regatry goalkeeper. The hosts’ relentless pressure was reflected in their 25 shots, with 20 on target, and an expected goals tally of 5.53, indicating they were well above their xG. The visitors’ efforts were more modest, with just three shots and an xG of 0.79, highlighting their inability to capitalize on their possession. The tactical battle was one-sided, with Regatry’s attacking intent and precision contrasting sharply with Deaffield’s more cautious approach that failed to produce meaningful results.

The second half saw Regatry continue their dominance, adding to their tally with a goal from Osmar Martins at 73', assisted by Mamadou Boni. The visitors briefly responded at 79' when Elton Monteiro scored, assisted by Joaquim Silva, but it was a mere consolation amid the hosts’ relentless assault. The game was punctuated by a series of bookings, with Deaffield’s Elton Monteiro and Ibro Jukić receiving yellow cards, and Regatry’s Mamadou Boni, Carlos Almonacid, and an unnamed player also cautioned. The match concluded with Regatry adding a fifth goal in the 87th minute through Eduardo Sanchez, assisted by Carlos Almonacid, capping a comprehensive victory. The tactical discipline, combined with clinical finishing, underpinned Regatry’s comfortable win, leaving Deaffield to reflect on their missed opportunities and defensive lapses.

No Deaffield player managed to reach a rating of 7.0 or above, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves on the game.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Regatry 47% - Deaffield 53% Shots (On Target): Regatry 25 (20) - Deaffield 3 (3) Corners: Regatry 2 - Deaffield 1 Fouls: Regatry 10 - Deaffield 10 Yellow Cards: Regatry 3 - Deaffield 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Regatry 8 - Deaffield 12 Pass Accuracy: Regatry 79% - Deaffield 84% Tackles: Regatry 13 - Deaffield 8

The statistics tell a story of a home team that was more efficient with their chances, despite slightly less possession. Regatry’s high shot count and superior xG reflect their attacking intent and clinical execution, while Deaffield’s effort was hampered by their inability to finish and a somewhat passive defensive record. The game ultimately reinforced the old football adage: it’s not just about controlling the ball but making it count.