Alton-Tew 1 - 3 Millinston

Key Events:

• 2' Yellow card to Alton-Tew Shoichi Okamura
• 6' Alton-Tew Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Shoichi Okamura
• 10' Millinston Pedro Guzman scores, assisted by Yacouba Traore
• 14' Millinston Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Sylvain Valentin
• 22' Yellow card to Alton-Tew Phillip Lewis
• 32' Yellow card to Alton-Tew Zdravko Ivanišević
• 61' Yellow card to Millinston Lindomar Da Silva
• 68' Yellow card to Alton-Tew Valter Gonçalves
• 71' Yellow card to Millinston Yacouba Traore
• 87' Millinston Yacouba Traore scores, assisted by Sylvain Valentin

The match opened with a flurry of activity, with Shoichi Okamura earning an early yellow card for Alton-Tew in the second minute, a sign of the hosts’ aggressive start. Just four minutes later, Pedro Chagas capitalized on the pressure, scoring after a fine assist from Okamura. The visitors responded swiftly, with Pedro Guzman leveling the score at 10' after a neat pass from Yacouba Traore. Not long after, Khadim Diakhate put Millinston ahead with a well-placed finish, assisted by Sylvain Valentin. The game saw a flurry of yellow cards—two for Alton-Tew and two for Millinston—highlighting the tense nature of the encounter. Despite the hosts' efforts, the visitors sealed the game with a late goal from Yacouba Traore in the 87th minute, assisted by Valentin.

Tactically, the game was a study in efficiency. Alton-Tew enjoyed marginally more possession and created more shots, yet their expected goals (2.77) outstripped their actual tally, suggesting some wastefulness in front of goal. Conversely, Millinston's xG of 2.14 was slightly lower, but their conversion rate was superior, turning three of their chances into goals. The visitors' defensive resilience was evident, with 11 saves and disciplined tackling, while Alton-Tew struggled to find the net despite a high shot count. The game’s outcome underscores how, in football, quality often outweighs quantity, especially when the finishing touches are sharper.

Nobody from Alton-Tew reached the 7.0+ threshold, but the hosts’ effort was evident. The visitors' standout performers, Traore and Valentin, justified their ratings with decisive contributions.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Alton-Tew 54% - Millinston 46% Shots (On Target): Alton-Tew 14 (9) - Millinston 9 (8) Corners: Alton-Tew 6 - Millinston 0 Fouls: Alton-Tew 12 - Millinston 13 Yellow Cards: Alton-Tew 4 - Millinston 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Both 9 Pass Accuracy: Alton-Tew 85% - Millinston 80%

The statistics reveal a game where Alton-Tew dominated possession and shot attempts but failed to convert their opportunities into goals. Meanwhile, Millinston's disciplined approach and clinical finishing secured the victory, making the most of their chances despite slightly less possession and fewer shots. The game was a reminder that in football, efficiency and composure often decide the outcome more than sheer volume.