Chepton Vale 6 - 3 Pruthwey United

Key Events:

• 22' Chepton Vale Luca Colombo scores
• 24' Pruthwey United Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 29' Pruthwey United Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
• 31' Chepton Vale scores
• 34' Yellow card to Pruthwey United Samy Abdelkader
• 35' Chepton Vale scores
• 37' Chepton Vale Luca Colombo scores
• 43' Yellow card to Pruthwey United Luis Pinto
• 44' Chepton Vale scores
• 54' Yellow card to Pruthwey United Saliou Sow
• 55' Chepton Vale scores
• 72' Yellow card to Chepton Vale an unnamed player
• 73' Yellow card to Chepton Vale an unnamed player
• 79' Yellow card to Pruthwey United Bruno Rossi
• 86' Pruthwey United Friedrich Unger scores, assisted by Luis Pinto
• 87' Yellow card to Pruthwey United Xinping Boon

The match was characterized by a high number of shots and a relatively even possession split, but Chepton Vale's superior finishing and tactical discipline made the difference. The hosts created 20 shots, with 16 on target, and accumulated an xG of 4.44, indicating their finishing was slightly above expected. Pruthwey United, despite having fewer attempts (12 shots, 9 on target, xG 2.58), kept the game competitive through quick counterattacks and set-piece opportunities. The game was also marred by several yellow cards, especially for Pruthwey United, which disrupted their rhythm and perhaps contributed to their defensive lapses. The game’s flow was punctuated by moments of individual brilliance and disciplinary issues, reflecting the competitive yet chaotic nature of Division 7 League 3.

Tactically, Chepton Vale’s ability to capitalize on their chances was crucial, especially as they converted 6 of their 20 shots. Their passing accuracy of 87% helped maintain possession and build attacks, while their defensive efforts, including 8 tackles and 10 saves, kept them in control. Pruthwey United’s reliance on dribbling—16 attempts—highlighted their counterattacking approach, but their defensive organization was compromised by the yellow cards and a high number of saves (19), indicating they were often under pressure. The game’s over-performance relative to xG suggests Chepton Vale’s clinical finishing was decisive, but the visitors' resilience kept the scoreline interesting until the final whistle.

Nobody from Chepton Vale managed to breach the 7.0 threshold, but their collective effort was evident in the high shot count and goal tally. The visitors had two players rated above 7.0, reflecting their dangerous counterattacks and set-piece threats.

The game’s final score of 6-3 reflects a match where attacking intent was rewarded, but defensive lapses kept the scoreline lively. Chepton Vale’s ability to finish their chances proved decisive, while Pruthwey United’s resilience and individual moments kept the game engaging until the final whistle.