Stontwich 4 - 3 Runceston Stanley

Key Events:

• 5' Runceston Stanley Branko Bartolić scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 12' Yellow card to Runceston Stanley Jorge Alvez
• 17' Stontwich Norbert Fischer scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
• 24' Stontwich Norbert Fischer scores
• 39' Runceston Stanley Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 47' Yellow card to Stontwich Friedrich Unger
• 53' Stontwich Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Norbert Fischer
• 62' Stontwich Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Israel Morales
• 75' Runceston Stanley Pedro Chagas scores

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Stontwich’s four goals came from 3.19 xG, a modest overperformance that matched their greater shot volume: 15 attempts, 11 on target. Runceston Stanley scored three from 2.34 xG, also finishing above the chance-quality estimate, with eight of their 11 shots on target. The figures point to two sides making the most of their openings rather than one being buried under a flood of chances. Runceston Stanley had more possession and better pass accuracy, but Stontwich’s volume of shots and 16 tackles suggest a more direct route to the result, with their defensive work helping preserve the lead after the visitors’ final goal.

Stontwich had to recover quickly from Branko Bartolić’s fifth-minute opener, and Norbert Fischer made sure they did: his two goals put the hosts in front before Philippe Robert levelled just before the interval. The second half brought another Stontwich surge, with Luis Pinto and Lindomar Da Silva extending the advantage. Pedro Chagas reduced it at 75 minutes, giving Runceston Stanley a route back into the game, but Stontwich held on. The 4-3 scoreline reflects a lively contest in which both sides converted chances at a rate above their xG; Stontwich’s greater shot count and tackling edge proved enough to make the difference.