Bampton 2 - 4 Nortmon Albion

Key Events:

• 15' Yellow card to Nortmon Albion Shota Dzneladze
• 18' Nortmon Albion Mamadou Ba scores, assisted by Shota Dzneladze
• 27' Yellow card to Bampton an unnamed player
• 32' Bampton Santiago Jimenez scores, assisted by Erick Ortiz
• 54' Nortmon Albion scores, assisted by Mamadou Ba
• 57' Nortmon Albion Serafin Chacon scores
• 66' Nortmon Albion Mamadou Ba scores
• 67' Bampton Luis Almanza scores, assisted by Erick Ortiz
• 69' Yellow card to Bampton Santiago Jimenez
• 80' Yellow card to Bampton Mario Burić

Nortmon Albion’s offensive efficiency was on full display, with a total of 12 shots and 10 on target, translating into an expected goals (xG) of 2.74—well above the actual tally of four goals. Their relentless pressure and clinical finishing, especially from Mamadou Ba, who scored twice, allowed them to capitalize on their chances. Meanwhile, Bampton’s 10 shots and 4 on target yielded an xG of just 1.63, reflecting their struggles to convert opportunities into goals. The match was a testament to the importance of taking chances, as Nortmon Albion’s superior conversion rate made the difference despite a marginally lower possession share.

Defensively, the game was quite open, with both sides committing numerous fouls—9 for Bampton and only 5 for Nortmon Albion—highlighting the physical nature of the contest. Nortmon Albion’s midfield dominance was reflected in their 11 tackles, compared to Bampton’s 7, and their slightly higher pass accuracy (89% versus 84%) helped maintain pressure. The yellow cards handed out to Dzneladze and Jimenez added a layer of tension, but no red cards disrupted the flow. Overall, Nortmon Albion’s attacking precision and disciplined midfield performance secured their victory, leaving Bampton with plenty to ponder tactically.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Bampton 47% - Nortmon Albion 53% Shots (On Target): Bampton 10 (4) - Nortmon Albion 12 (10) Corners: Bampton 5 - Nortmon Albion 4 Fouls: Bampton 9 - Nortmon Albion 5 Yellow Cards: Bampton 3 - Nortmon Albion 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Bampton 11 - Nortmon Albion 13 Pass Accuracy: Bampton 84% - Nortmon Albion 89% Tackles: Bampton 7 - Nortmon Albion 11

In the end, Nortmon Albion’s clinical finishing and midfield control proved too much for Bampton, who fought valiantly but couldn’t keep pace with the visitors’ attacking efficiency. The match was a reminder that in this league, opportunities are fleeting, and capitalizing on them is what separates winners from the rest.