Tadcast 3 - 1 Ampth County

Key Events:

• 8' Tadcast John Bailey scores, assisted by Julio Cortes
• 16' Tadcast Ivan Cvetković scores, assisted by Marcel Durand
• 44' Tadcast Eckhard Köhler scores
• 65' Yellow card to Tadcast Eric Moreau
• 69' Ampth County Xinping Boon scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 86' Yellow card to Ampth County Friedrich Unger

The match saw Tadcast take an early lead through John Bailey in the eighth minute, assisted by Julio Cortes, setting the tone for a first-half dominance. Ivan Cvetković doubled the advantage with a well-placed finish in the sixteenth minute, assisted by Marcel Durand. Tadcast’s third came just before halftime, with Eckhard Köhler adding to their tally. Despite Ampth County’s efforts, including a goal from Xinping Boon in the sixty-ninth minute, the visitors struggled to break down the home side’s disciplined defense. The game was punctuated by a couple of yellow cards, reflecting the competitive tension, but no red cards marred the proceedings. Tadcast’s ability to convert their chances—evident in their 9 shots on target—was a decisive factor in the outcome, even if their xG of 2.39 was slightly higher than the visitors' 2.32, indicating a game of fine margins.

Tactical discipline and opportunism defined the match, with Tadcast’s midfield controlling the tempo and their forwards making the most of limited chances. Ampth County’s efforts to press high and create chaos in the final third were thwarted by the disciplined positioning of the home side’s defenders and their goalkeeper’s eight saves. The game’s statistics reveal a close contest in possession and shots, but Tadcast’s clinical finishing and defensive organization ultimately tipped the balance. The result is a reminder that in football, efficiency often trumps volume, and Tadcast’s victory is a testament to their ability to make the most of their opportunities.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Tadcast 52% - Ampth County 48% Shots (On Target): Tadcast 10 (9) - Ampth County 11 (8) Corners: Tadcast 8 - Ampth County 4 Fouls: Tadcast 5 - Ampth County 10 Yellow Cards: Tadcast 1 - Ampth County 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Tadcast 13 - Ampth County 9 Pass Accuracy: Tadcast 81% - Ampth County 80% Tackles: Tadcast 12 - Ampth County 7

The statistics reinforce the narrative of a tightly contested game, with Tadcast’s ability to convert key moments ultimately making the difference. The match’s outcome, while close in stats, was decided by the precision of Tadcast’s finishing and their disciplined defensive structure.