The report
Key Events:
- 3' Yellow card to Melmin Rovers Phillip Lewis
- 10' Melmin Rovers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 24' Yellow card to Melmin Rovers Nilson Pires
- 49' Yellow card to Melmin Rovers Michel Lemoine
- 56' Yellow card to Bordenham Rovers Lindomar Da Silva
- 68' Melmin Rovers Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 81' Melmin Rovers Michel Lemoine scores
- 84' Yellow card to Bordenham Rovers Friedrich Unger
- 90' Yellow card to Melmin Rovers Pedro Chagas
No other players from either side reached the 7.0+ threshold, but the disciplined team effort from Melmin was evident.
Melmin Rovers’ superior xG and shot accuracy translated into a deserved victory, with their attacking players capitalizing on key moments. The hosts fought hard but lacked the cutting edge in front of goal, and Melmin’s disciplined defensive effort, combined with their creative spark, ultimately sealed the result.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Philippe Robert*
The standout performer, providing two assists and orchestrating much of Melmin’s attacking play.
Jorge Alvez*
Scored a well-taken goal and was a constant threat down the flank.
Michel Lemoine*
Added a goal and contributed defensively, earning a solid rating.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Nilson Pires for Melmin Rovers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison