The report
Key Events:
- 9' Yellow card to Southam Athletic Nilson Pires
- 11' Yellow card to Southam Athletic Pedro Chagas
- 18' Southam Athletic Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 22' Southam Athletic Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 45' Yellow card to Southam Athletic Michael Brown
- 62' Yellow card to Southam Athletic Jorge Alvez
- 67' Yellow card to Wareaddlock Willi Schneider
The match’s key moments revolved around the visitors’ ability to capitalize on their opportunities. Nilson Pires opened the scoring in the 18th minute after a well-placed assist from Pedro Chagas, who himself was booked early on. Just four minutes later, Jorge Alvez doubled Southam Athletic’s lead with a finish assisted by Pires, effectively sealing the game before halftime. Despite Wareaddlock’s efforts to push forward, their attempts were thwarted by Southam Athletic’s disciplined defensive shape, exemplified by their ten tackles and high number of saves. The game was marred by a series of yellow cards, with Pires and Chagas from Southam Athletic, and Schneider from Wareaddlock, all receiving cautions, reflecting the tense nature of the encounter.
Tactically, Southam Athletic’s approach was pragmatic. They matched Wareaddlock’s possession, but their ability to convert their xG of 1.54 into two goals demonstrated efficiency. Wareaddlock’s xG of 1.71 suggests they were slightly more threatening in open play, but their inability to find the net highlights the difference that clinical finishing and composure make at this level. Southam Athletic’s defensive resilience was evident, with ten tackles and nine saves, and their disciplined fouling prevented Wareaddlock from gaining momentum. The game’s outcome was a testament to the visitors’ capacity to execute their game plan under pressure, even as they accumulated four yellow cards, which could have easily tipped the balance had discipline faltered.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Wareaddlock 50% - Southam Athletic 50% Shots (On Target): Wareaddlock 8 (6) - Southam Athletic 6 (6) Corners: Wareaddlock 3 - Southam Athletic 3 Fouls: Wareaddlock 8 - Southam Athletic 9 Yellow Cards: Wareaddlock 1 - Southam Athletic 4 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Wareaddlock 10 - Southam Athletic 4 Pass Accuracy: Wareaddlock 85% - Southam Athletic 83%
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
The standout performer, scoring one goal, providing an assist, and showing composure despite the cautions.
Jorge Alvez*
Netted the second goal and contributed defensively with a solid display.
Pedro Chagas*
Assisted the opening goal and kept Southam Athletic’s midfield ticking.
Michael Brown*
His yellow card and defensive work were notable, though he struggled to influence the game offensively.
Willi Schneider*
Booked late, his efforts in midfield were steady but unspectacular.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Nilson Pires for Southam Athletic. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison