Ken Athletic 0 - 1 Bingboutton Albion

Key Events:

• 16' Yellow card to Bingboutton Albion Friedrich Unger
• 40' Yellow card to Bingboutton Albion Luis Pinto
• 50' Bingboutton Albion Saliou Sow scores, assisted by Friedrich Unger
• 55' Yellow card to Ken Athletic Seungwoo Jeong
• 71' Yellow card to Ken Athletic Philippe Robert
• 73' Yellow card to Bingboutton Albion Luca Colombo

The match was a study in contrasts: Ken Athletic held a slight edge in possession at 47%, but Bingboutton Albion had more corners (6 to 2) and a marginally better pass accuracy (85% to 82%). The hosts managed eight shots on target, matching their total attempts, yet failed to find the net. The visitors, with fewer shots (7), managed five on target and converted their only clear-cut chance through Sow’s well-placed finish, assisted by Unger. Tactical fouling was prevalent, with Bingboutton Albion receiving two yellow cards and Ken Athletic three, reflecting a game played with a certain edge. The goal was a product of patience and precision, with Sow capitalizing on a well-placed pass from Unger, who was also booked earlier.

The tactical battle was punctuated by a series of yellow cards, with Friedrich Unger and Luis Pinto receiving cautions early on, setting a combative tone. The hosts’ attempts to break down the visitors' disciplined defensive shape were thwarted by resilient defending and timely saves from the Bingboutton Albion goalkeeper, who made ten saves. Despite the absence of standout performers rated above 7.0, the game was a testament to the collective effort and strategic fouling that often characterizes lower-division football. The narrow margin underscores how crucial finishing and discipline are at this level, where a single moment can decide the outcome.

No players from either side reached a rating of 7.0+ in this tightly contested fixture, but the game’s unsung heroes included the Bingboutton Albion goalkeeper, whose ten saves kept his team in front, and Sow, whose decisive goal earned him a solid 6.8 rating. The disciplined defensive work from both sides prevented any further goals, and Sow’s clinical finish was the defining moment of the match.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Ken Athletic 47% - Bingboutton Albion 53% Shots (On Target): Ken Athletic 8 (8) - Bingboutton Albion 7 (5) Corners: Ken Athletic 2 - Bingboutton Albion 6 Fouls: Ken Athletic 13 - Bingboutton Albion 11 Yellow Cards: Ken Athletic 2 - Bingboutton Albion 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Ken Athletic 6 - Bingboutton Albion 9 Pass Accuracy: Ken Athletic 82% - Bingboutton Albion 85%