Sidle Rovers 1 - 2 Shilmswoot

Key Events:

• 20' Yellow card to Sidle Rovers Branko Bartolić
• 23' Shilmswoot Julio Cortes scores, assisted by Cosimo Lombardo
• 27' Yellow card to Sidle Rovers Jorge Alvez
• 49' Sidle Rovers Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 51' Yellow card to Shilmswoot Eckhard Köhler
• 52' Yellow card to Sidle Rovers Philippe Robert
• 65' Shilmswoot Paul Dupont scores, assisted by John Bailey

The game was characterized by a high number of fouls and yellow cards, with Sidle Rovers racking up three cautions, including one to Branko Bartolić early on. Shilmswoot maintained possession dominance at 55%, and their 14 shots—nine on target—highlighted their attacking intent. The expected goals (xG) figures tell a story of tactical efficiency, with Shilmswoot generating an xG of 2.78, nearly matching their actual goals, while Sidle Rovers' xG of 1.23 suggests they capitalized on limited chances. The goal scorers, Julio Cortes and Paul Dupont, converted key moments, with Cortes opening the scoring after 23 minutes and Dupont sealing the win in the 65th minute. Philippe Robert's equalizer for the hosts was a bright spot, but it was not enough to turn the tide.

Tactically, Shilmswoot's higher shot count and possession percentage reflect their aggressive approach, while Sidle Rovers relied on disciplined defending and opportunistic counterattacks. The significant number of saves—15 by the home side—indicates the pressure they faced, yet the visitors' precision in front of goal made the difference. The yellow cards, especially the one to Robert in the 52nd minute, hint at a game that was as much about mental resilience as technical skill. Despite the absence of standout individual ratings above 7.0, the collective effort from Shilmswoot's attacking players was evident in their goal tally and shot accuracy.

No players from Sidle Rovers or Shilmswoot reached a rating of 7.0+ in this match, but the game’s flow and key moments suggest that the visitors' attacking trio, particularly Julio Cortes and Paul Dupont, contributed significantly to the victory. The hosts' defensive resilience was notable, with the goalkeeper making 15 saves, though no single player stood out in the ratings.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Sidle Rovers 45% - Shilmswoot 55% Shots (On Target): Sidle Rovers 6 (4) - Shilmswoot 14 (9) Corners: Sidle Rovers 4 - Shilmswoot 6 Fouls: Sidle Rovers 12 - Shilmswoot 7 Yellow Cards: Sidle Rovers 3 - Shilmswoot 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Sidle Rovers 10 - Shilmswoot 6 Pass Accuracy: Sidle Rovers 83% - Shilmswoot 85%