Dingbord 1 - 3 Sudhury City

Key Events:

• 2' Sudhury City Mauricio Bueno scores, assisted by Paul Dupont
• 11' Dingbord Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 21' Sudhury City Eric Moreau scores, assisted by Manuel Herrero
• 52' Yellow card to Sudhury City Paul Dupont
• 67' Yellow card to Sudhury City Julio Cortes
• 77' Sudhury City Mauricio Bueno scores, assisted by Daniel Ivanov
• 89' Yellow card to Dingbord Pedro Chagas

In terms of expected goals, Sudhury City’s 3.18 xG starkly contrasts with Dingbord’s 0.74, highlighting the visitors' superior finishing efficiency and tactical dominance. Sudhury’s high shot volume—15 attempts with 11 on target—demonstrates their attacking intent, while Dingbord’s more conservative approach resulted in fewer chances, despite maintaining a possession advantage at 56%. The tactical battle was reflected in the shot quality and conversion, with Sudhury City capitalizing on their opportunities, especially in the second half when they doubled their lead. Dingbord’s goalkeeper made 13 saves, indicating a busy night, but the hosts couldn’t convert their limited chances into goals, underscoring the efficiency gap.

No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded from either side, but Mauricio Bueno’s two goals and overall threat earned him recognition as a key figure in the match. The visitors’ disciplined defensive effort, with 16 tackles and 6 saves, kept Dingbord at bay despite their possession advantage. Dingbord’s Mauricio Bueno was influential in attack, while Eric Moreau also contributed significantly with his goal. The yellow cards to Paul Dupont, Julio Cortes, and Pedro Chagas reflected the competitive nature of the game, with fouls mounting as the match progressed.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Dingbord 56% - Sudhury City 44% Shots: Dingbord 4 (2 on target) - Sudhury City 15 (11 on target) Corners: Dingbord 5 - Sudhury City 4 Fouls: Dingbord 5 - Sudhury City 13 Yellow Cards: Dingbord 1 - Sudhury City 2 Dribbles: Dingbord 9 - Sudhury City 7

The match demonstrated how efficiency and tactical discipline can outweigh possession dominance. Sudhury City’s ability to convert their chances into goals, combined with a solid defensive performance, ultimately decided the outcome. Dingbord’s efforts to press and create scoring opportunities were thwarted by the visitors’ organized backline and clinical finishing, resulting in a deserved victory for Sudhury City.