South Stanley 1 - 3 Ston Roch Town

Key Events:

• 10' Yellow card to Ston Roch Town Philippe Robert
• 29' Yellow card to South Stanley Philippe Robert
• 37' Ston Roch Town Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 45' Ston Roch Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 58' Ston Roch Town Pedro Chagas scores
• 85' South Stanley Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis

In terms of overall play, South Stanley held 44% possession and registered 10 shots, with 5 on target, and an expected goals (xG) of 1.77. Their attacking efforts were persistent but lacked the clinical edge needed to convert more chances into goals. Meanwhile, Ston Roch Town enjoyed slightly more possession at 56%, with 7 shots (4 on target) and an xG of 1.35, reflecting their efficient finishing. The visitors' tactical approach relied on quick transitions and set-pieces, which paid dividends with three goals, including a well-taken brace from Jorge Alvez. The hosts' goalkeeper made 7 saves, indicating a resilient defensive effort despite the scoreline. The tactical battle was tight, with Ston Roch Town executing their game plan effectively, especially in the second half, where their pressing and passing accuracy (85%) kept the pressure on South Stanley.

The xG figures suggest that South Stanley slightly overperformed their expected goals, but their finishing was inconsistent, and they couldn't capitalize on their chances. Conversely, Ston Roch Town maximized their opportunities, especially with Pedro Chagas's goal at 58', which shifted the momentum decisively. The match was characterized by disciplined defending from both sides, but the visitors' ability to convert key moments into goals ultimately decided the outcome. The tactical discipline and composure in front of goal distinguished Ston Roch Town's performance, and their victory was a testament to their effective game management.

No players from either team reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, but several performed commendably under pressure. South Stanley:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

Ston Roch Town:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

This result underscores Ston Roch Town's efficiency and tactical discipline, which allowed them to capitalize on their chances and secure a valuable three points. South Stanley will need to sharpen their finishing and maintain defensive focus if they are to turn their possession and chances into more goals in future fixtures.