Shamwoord 0 - 6 Wilton Stanley

Key Events:

• 2' Yellow card to Wilton Stanley Peter Peeters
• 10' Wilton Stanley Peter Peeters scores
• 11' Yellow card to Wilton Stanley Johannes Pedersen
• 22' Yellow card to Shamwoord Jose Marquez
• 40' Wilton Stanley Samuel Puentes scores, assisted by Gareth Harries
• 48' Yellow card to Shamwoord Luis Leyton
• 49' Wilton Stanley Tom Zijlstra scores
• 53' Wilton Stanley Samuel Puentes scores, assisted by Julio Gonzalez
• 65' Wilton Stanley Gareth Harries scores
• 67' Yellow card to Shamwoord Nico Nieuwenhuis
• 83' Yellow card to Wilton Stanley Tom Zijlstra
• 90' Wilton Stanley Peter Peeters scores

The match was a tale of two contrasting xG figures: Wilton Stanley’s 4.44 vastly outstripped Shamwoord’s 0.86, reflecting the visitors’ dominance in both shot volume and quality. Wilton Stanley’s 20 shots, with 16 on target, created a constant threat that Shamwoord struggled to contain. The hosts managed only four attempts, three on target, and their defensive line was repeatedly breached. Wilton Stanley’s ability to convert their chances—scoring six goals—was consistent with their high xG, while Shamwoord’s underwhelming effort betrayed their defensive lapses. Wilton Stanley’s tactical approach, marked by quick transitions and precise finishing, overwhelmed Shamwoord’s efforts to hold the line. The game’s flow was dictated by the visitors’ relentless attacking, with Shamwoord unable to mount any meaningful response despite their possession advantage.

As the game unfolded, Wilton Stanley’s players demonstrated clinical finishing and disciplined pressing. Samuel Puentes’s brace, combined with goals from Gareth Harries, Tom Zijlstra, and Peter Peeters, showcased the visitors’ attacking versatility. Peeters’s early yellow card did little to slow him down, as he scored twice, including a late goal to cap the scoring. Gareth Harries’s goal and assist highlighted his all-round contribution, while Puentes’s two goals earned him the man of the match rating. Shamwoord’s defensive lapses and lack of offensive punch rendered their effort futile, and their players’ discipline was tested with three yellow cards, yet no red cards were issued. The game’s outcome was a reflection of Wilton Stanley’s superior finishing and tactical discipline, leaving Shamwoord to ponder their defensive frailty.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Shamwoord 51% - Wilton Stanley 49% Shots (On Target): Shamwoord 4 (3) - Wilton Stanley 20 (16) Corners: Shamwoord 5 - Wilton Stanley 2 Fouls: Shamwoord 12 - Wilton Stanley 12 Yellow Cards: Shamwoord 3 - Wilton Stanley 3 Red Cards: Shamwoord 0 - Wilton Stanley 0 Dribbles: Shamwoord 12 - Wilton Stanley 8 Pass Accuracy: Shamwoord 86% - Wilton Stanley 83% Tackles: Shamwoord 9 - Wilton Stanley 8

The match was a textbook example of how relentless attacking pressure, combined with clinical finishing, can turn a game into a rout. Shamwoord’s defensive lapses were punished ruthlessly, and Wilton Stanley’s players demonstrated that efficiency in front of goal can compensate for a slight deficit in possession. The visitors leave with a commanding victory, while Shamwoord must revisit their defensive organization if they hope to avoid similar embarrassments in future encounters.