Tothmon 1 - 5 Warkbury

Key Events:

• 3' Warkbury Gerson Dos Santos scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 4' Yellow card to Tothmon Derek Stewart
• 21' Yellow card to Tothmon Luca Colombo
• 22' Warkbury Boris Posavec scores
• 24' Yellow card to Tothmon Luis Pinto
• 32' Yellow card to Warkbury Phillip Lewis
• 34' Yellow card to Tothmon Lindomar Da Silva
• 41' Warkbury Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 61' Tothmon Saliou Sow scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 76' Warkbury Gerson Dos Santos scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 79' Warkbury Phillip Lewis scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas

Key Events:

• 3' Gerson Dos Santos scores for Warkbury, assisted by Michel Lemoine. 4' - Yellow card to Tothmon Derek Stewart. 21' - Yellow card to Tothmon Luca Colombo. 22' - Boris Posavec scores for Warkbury. 24' - Yellow card to Tothmon Luis Pinto. 32' - Yellow card to Warkbury Phillip Lewis. 34' - Yellow card to Tothmon Lindomar Da Silva. 41' - Allan Carroll scores for Warkbury, assisted by Phillip Lewis. 61' - Saliou Sow scores for Tothmon, assisted by Luis Pinto. 76' - Gerson Dos Santos scores again for Warkbury, assisted by Phillip Lewis. 79' - Phillip Lewis adds Warkbury’s fifth, assisted by Pedro Chagas

The match’s xG figures tell a tale of missed opportunities and clinical finishing. Warkbury’s 3.44 xG reflects their dominance in creating high-quality chances, which they converted into five goals. Conversely, Tothmon’s 0.36 xG highlights their struggle to threaten the Warkbury goal, managing only a single shot on target. The game was a tactical mismatch in terms of finishing, with Warkbury’s precision contrasting sharply with Tothmon’s inefficiency. Despite a slight edge in possession and a high number of corners, the hosts couldn’t translate their set-piece dominance into goals, and their defensive lapses were ruthlessly exploited by the visitors’ attacking trio.

Warkbury’s attacking players, particularly Gerson Dos Santos and Phillip Lewis, stood out with ratings above 7.0, reflecting their influence on the game. Gerson Dos Santos was especially prolific, scoring twice and earning a 7.6 rating for his all-round threat. Phillip Lewis played a pivotal role, contributing a goal and two assists, and earning a 7.5. On the other hand, Tothmon’s best performers failed to reach the 7.0 mark, with their efforts overshadowed by defensive lapses and a lack of attacking cohesion. The yellow cards, especially the multiple for Tothmon, suggest a game marred by frustration and disciplinary issues, which further hampered their chances of mounting a comeback.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Tothmon 51% - Warkbury 49% Shots (On Target): Tothmon 1 (1) - Warkbury 16 (12) Corners: Tothmon 10 - Warkbury 4 Fouls: Tothmon 10 - Warkbury 10 Yellow Cards: Tothmon 4 - Warkbury 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Tothmon 6 - Warkbury 9 Pass Accuracy: Tothmon 83% - Warkbury 80% Tackles: Tothmon 8 - Warkbury 7

The statistics reinforce the narrative: Warkbury’s superior finishing and goalkeeping heroics kept them ahead, despite a balanced possession battle. Tothmon’s high corner count was a testament to their set-piece efforts, but their inability to convert chances and the defensive lapses ultimately sealed their fate. The game was a reminder that in football, quality often triumphs over quantity, especially when the quality is as sharp as Warkbury’s finishing in this encounter.