Royarbrousham 1 - 2 Ilforne Villa

Key Events:

• 5' Yellow card to Royarbrousham Pedro Chagas
• 17' Yellow card to Royarbrousham Jorge Alvez
• 23' Ilforne Villa Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević
• 50' Ilforne Villa Giuseppe Conte scores, assisted by Michael Brown
• 56' Royarbrousham Michael Brown scores
• 62' Yellow card to Royarbrousham Michael Brown
• 83' Yellow card to Ilforne Villa Michael Brown

The match was punctuated by a flurry of cards, with Royarbrousham receiving three yellows and Ilforne Villa one. The early exchanges saw both sides cautious, but Ilforne Villa gradually took control, evidenced by their 10 shots on target compared to Royarbrousham’s three. The visitors’ xG of 2.63 starkly contrasted with Royarbrousham’s 1.27, reflecting their greater threat in front of goal. Michel Lemoine opened the scoring for the visitors in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on a Zdravko Ivanišević assist, setting the tone for a game where efficiency mattered more than possession. The hosts responded through Michael Brown in the 56th minute, but the visitors struck back with Giuseppe Conte’s goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Michael Brown, sealing the result. The game’s tactical narrative was one of visitors’ precision and hosts’ resilience, though the latter’s defensive lapses ultimately cost them.

As the match drew to a close, the statistics underscored the visitors’ dominance: they had 53% possession, 11 shots with 10 on target, and a high pass accuracy of 85%. Royarbrousham, despite their lower shot count and possession, kept the game tight, with a solid 83% pass accuracy and 8 tackles. The game’s physicality was evident, with 11 fouls committed by Royarbrousham, including three yellow cards, and six fouls by Ilforne Villa. The match was a reminder that in football, efficiency and discipline often outweigh territorial dominance, especially in a league as unpredictable as Division 8 League 110.

No players from Royarbrousham reached the 7.0+ threshold, but Michael Brown’s goal and overall effort earned him a 6.8. For Ilforne Villa, Giuseppe Conte’s decisive strike and steady play earned him a 7.2, while Michael Brown’s assist and work rate garnered a 7.0. Zdravko Ivanišević’s creative influence in the build-up was also notable, rated at 7.1. The match lacked standout individual brilliance but was characterized by collective effort and tactical discipline.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Royarbrousham 47% - Ilforne Villa 53% Shots (On Target): Royarbrousham 8 (3) - Ilforne Villa 11 (10) Corners: Royarbrousham 2 - Ilforne Villa 3 Fouls: Royarbrousham 11 - Ilforne Villa 6 Yellow Cards: Royarbrousham 3 - Ilforne Villa 1 Red Cards: Royarbrousham 0 - Ilforne Villa 0 Dribbles: Royarbrousham 12 - Ilforne Villa 7 Pass Accuracy: Royarbrousham 83% - Ilforne Villa 85% Tackles: Royarbrousham 8 - Ilforne Villa 10