Newsbor Rovers 0 - 3 South Albion

Key Events:

• 17' South Albion Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
• 24' Yellow card to Newsbor Rovers Nilson Pires
• 26' Yellow card to Newsbor Rovers Pedro Chagas
• 54' Yellow card to Newsbor Rovers Jorge Alvez
• 57' South Albion Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 63' South Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 73' Yellow card to South Albion Michael Brown

The game’s key moments were defined by South Albion’s sharpness in front of goal. Philippe Robert opened the scoring in the 17th minute, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong, setting the tone early. Newsbor’s defensive discipline was compromised further when Nilson Pires received a yellow card in the 24th minute, followed by Pedro Chagas’s booking two minutes later. Despite the cautions, Newsbor attempted to press forward, but South Albion’s resilience was evident. Pedro Chagas doubled the lead in the 57th minute, assisted by Michel Lemoine, and Nilson Pires added a third in the 63rd, with Chagas providing the assist once again. Newsbor’s players amassed a total of three yellow cards, reflecting their frustration and the game’s tense nature, but no red cards were issued. South Albion’s ability to maintain composure and finish their chances proved decisive.

Tactically, South Albion’s superior shot accuracy and passing precision allowed them to dominate the game’s flow. Their 86% pass accuracy and 8 shots on target from 8 attempts highlight their clinical approach. Newsbor, while slightly more possession-oriented, struggled to convert their 7 shots into goals, with an xG of 1.46 compared to South Albion’s 2.05. The visitors’ higher xG and goal tally suggest they were slightly fortunate to be as clinical as they were, but their finishing was precise enough to secure the win. Newsbor’s defensive lapses and disciplinary issues ultimately cost them, as they failed to contain the relentless attack of South Albion.

For South Albion, Michel Lemoine (6.8) contributed with a crucial assist and was involved in the build-up play, while Pedro Chagas earned top marks for his goal and assist, exemplifying his attacking threat. The team’s collective discipline and clinical finishing were the hallmarks of their performance.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Newsbor Rovers 47% - South Albion 53% Shots (On Target): Newsbor Rovers 7 (5) - South Albion 8 (8) Corners: Newsbor Rovers 2 - South Albion 7 Fouls: Newsbor Rovers 16 - South Albion 12 Yellow Cards: Newsbor Rovers 3 - South Albion 1 Red Cards: Newsbor Rovers 0 - South Albion 0 Dribbles: Newsbor Rovers 9 - South Albion 14 Pass Accuracy: Newsbor Rovers 81% - South Albion 86% Tackles: Newsbor Rovers 12 - South Albion 6

The statistics reflect a game where South Albion’s precision and composure ultimately outshone Newsbor’s more frantic efforts. The visitors’ ability to convert their chances into goals was the decisive factor, with their disciplined approach paying dividends in the end.