The report
Key Events:
- 3' Somble Albion Norbert Fischer scores
- 11' Somble Albion receives a Red Card
- 17' Pord Town Michael Brown scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 18' Pord Town Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
- 37' Somble Albion Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 67' Yellow card to Pord Town Allan Carroll
- 76' Pord Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 78' Somble Albion Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
- 78' Yellow card to Somble Albion Derek Stewart
- 90' Pord Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: The match was tightly contested, with Pord Town slightly outperforming their xG of 3.19 with four goals, indicating clinical finishing. Somble Albion matched their xG of 2.98 but fell just short, with their goal tally reflecting some efficiency in front of goal. The early red card for Somble Albion significantly impacted their defensive stability, forcing them to chase the game and create more attacking opportunities, as reflected in the high number of dribbles (11) and fouls (16).
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
A hat-trick hero whose movement and finishing were pivotal in securing the win.
Philippe Robert*
Provided two assists and orchestrated much of Pord Town's attacking play.
Lindomar Da Silva*
Created two assists and was a constant threat down the flank.
Norbert Fischer*
Opened the scoring early for Somble Albion with a well-taken goal.
Khadim Diakhate*
Scored for Somble Albion, adding to the drama with his goal.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Norbert Fischer, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison