Weld Albion 3 - 4 Stonembe Town

Key Events:

• 9' Weld Albion Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 17' Stonembe Town Vladimir štimac scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 19' Stonembe Town Friedrich Unger scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 24' Weld Albion Michel Lemoine scores
• 26' Yellow card to Weld Albion Willi Schneider
• 54' Weld Albion Nilson Pires scores
• 70' Stonembe Town Bruno Rossi scores
• 87' Stonembe Town Bruno Rossi scores
• 88' Yellow card to Weld Albion Zdravko Ivanišević

The match was a tale of two halves, with Weld Albion initially taking the lead through Nilson Pires in the 9th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert. The visitors responded swiftly, with Vladimir štimac leveling the score in the 17th minute, followed by Friedrich Unger putting Stonembe Town ahead two minutes later, both goals assisted by Lindomar Da Silva. The hosts equalized again before halftime via Michel Lemoine in the 24th minute, setting the stage for a tense second half. Despite Weld Albion’s efforts, including a second goal from Nilson Pires in the 54th minute, the visitors’ Bruno Rossi scored twice in the 70th and 87th minutes to seal the victory. The game was marred slightly by a yellow card for Willi Schneider and another for Zdravko Ivanišević, but neither side saw red.

Tactically, the game was a close contest in terms of expected goals, with Weld Albion slightly edging the xG at 2.49 to Stonembe Town’s 2.34, suggesting both sides had their fair share of quality chances. The hosts’ higher possession and pass accuracy (59% and 85%) reflected their control of the game, yet the visitors’ resilience and effective counterattacks—evidenced by Lindomar Da Silva’s two assists—highlighted their efficiency in front of goal. The game’s outcome was a reminder that in football, the numbers only tell part of the story; finishing, timing, and a touch of luck often decide the day.

Looking ahead, Weld Albion will need to tighten their defensive discipline and perhaps convert more of their chances, while Stonembe Town can take confidence from their composure under pressure. The match’s high shot count and close xG figures suggest both teams played open, attacking football, but ultimately, it was the visitors’ sharper edge in front of goal that earned them the points. The game will be remembered for its spirited exchanges and the fact that, in football, victory often hinges on the smallest margins.

Nobody else reached the 7.0 mark, but the effort was evident across the pitch.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Weld Albion 59% - Stonembe Town 41% Shots (On Target): Weld Albion 11 (9) - Stonembe Town 11 (8) Corners: Weld Albion 5 - Stonembe Town 1 Fouls: Weld Albion 9 - Stonembe Town 13 Yellow Cards: Weld Albion 2 - Stonembe Town 0 Red Cards: Weld Albion 0 - Stonembe Town 0 Dribbles: Weld Albion 11 - Stonembe Town 3 Pass Accuracy: Weld Albion 85% - Stonembe Town 81% Tackles: Weld Albion 6 - Stonembe Town 8

The statistics reflect a game of contrasts: Weld Albion’s dominance in possession and passing was countered by Stonembe Town’s resilience and efficiency in attack. The result, a narrow victory for the visitors, underscores the unpredictable charm of Division 6 League 29.