Fingfort 1 - 3 Witerley Lough

Key Events:

• 13' Yellow card to Witerley Lough Luca Colombo
• 31' Witerley Lough Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 48' Witerley Lough Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Derek Stewart
• 56' Yellow card to Witerley Lough Derek Stewart
• 65' Witerley Lough Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Bruno Rossi
• 85' Fingfort Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine

Witerley Lough’s goals came at crucial junctures, beginning with Luis Pinto’s opener in the 31st minute, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva, who then doubled the lead in the 48th minute with help from Derek Stewart. Pinto’s second, in the 65th minute, sealed the visitors’ victory and showcased their attacking efficiency. Fingfort’s response was a late consolation from Nilson Pires in the 85th minute, assisted by Michel Lemoine, but by then the game was well in Witerley Lough’s grasp. The match was marred slightly by a flurry of fouls, notably from Witerley Lough, who committed sixteen infractions, earning two yellow cards but no reds. The game’s flow was disrupted at times, but the visitors’ clinical finishing ultimately made the difference.

The expected goals (xG) figures—1.72 for Fingfort and 1.75 for Witerley Lough—highlight how closely matched the teams were in terms of scoring chances. Witerley Lough’s slightly higher xG and their two goals suggest they converted their opportunities more effectively, especially in the second half. Fingfort’s goal came from a well-placed shot by Nilson Pires, who was perhaps their most promising player on the day, though no Fingfort player achieved a rating above 7.0. The tactical battle was tight, with Fingfort’s defensive resilience tested by Witerley Lough’s attacking runs, but the visitors’ superior conversion rate was decisive.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Fingfort 48% - Witerley Lough 52% Shots (On Target): Fingfort 6 - Witerley Lough 6 Corners: Fingfort 2 - Witerley Lough 1 Fouls: Fingfort 5 - Witerley Lough 16 Yellow Cards: Fingfort 0 - Witerley Lough 2 Red Cards: Fingfort 0 - Witerley Lough 0 Dribbles: Fingfort 9 - Witerley Lough 8 Pass Accuracy: Fingfort 80% - Witerley Lough 83% Tackles: Fingfort 9 - Witerley Lough 12

The match’s close xG figures underscore how finely balanced the contest was, with Witerley Lough’s clinical finishing ultimately tipping the scales. Fingfort’s disciplined approach kept the game competitive, but the visitors’ ability to convert key chances made all the difference. Witerley Lough’s victory was a testament to their attacking efficiency and resilience, while Fingfort will need to reflect on their missed opportunities and defensive lapses if they are to bounce back in future encounters.