Guiston Rovers 1 - 3 Souttey Athletic

Key Events:

• 13' Souttey Athletic Donggeun Ko scores, assisted by Luis Gomes
• 24' Yellow card to Souttey Athletic Clayton Hebert
• 28' Yellow card to Souttey Athletic Marcos Fernandes
• 56' Yellow card to Guiston Rovers Raimundo Gonzalez
• 75' Souttey Athletic Clayton Hebert scores
• 79' Yellow card to Souttey Athletic Moussa Soro
• 81' Yellow card to Souttey Athletic an unnamed player
• 81' Guiston Rovers Brian Patterson scores, assisted by Marko Lovrić
• 83' Souttey Athletic Clayton Hebert scores
• 89' Yellow card to Souttey Athletic Carlos Sanches
• 90' Yellow card to Guiston Rovers Mohamed Ramadan

The opening goal came early, at the 13th minute, when Donggeun Ko capitalized on a well-weighted pass from Luis Gomes to slot past the Rovers’ goalkeeper. Despite Guiston Rovers controlling possession at 53%, their xG of 1.62 indicated they were not creating enough high-quality chances to threaten the visitors’ lead. Souttey Athletic’s xG of 3.03 reflected their more aggressive approach and superior finishing, with ten shots on target out of fifteen attempts. The game’s tactical narrative was largely shaped by Souttey’s ability to convert their chances, especially through Clayton Hebert, who scored twice, once in the 75th minute and again in the 83rd, both demonstrating his poacher’s instinct. Meanwhile, Rovers’ goal in the 81st minute by Brian Patterson, assisted by Marko Lovrić, was a brief moment of hope that was ultimately overshadowed by Souttey’s clinical finishing and disciplined fouling.

As the match progressed, the yellow cards accumulated—five for Souttey and two for Guiston—highlighting a tense, combative atmosphere. Souttey’s players, especially Clayton Hebert, who earned a 7.3 rating, showed composure under pressure, converting their chances with precision. Rovers, on the other hand, struggled to break down the visitors’ defensive setup and lacked the cutting edge needed to turn possession into goals. The match was a reminder that in football, as in life, quality often outshines quantity, and Souttey’s efficiency ultimately decided the outcome. The final whistle confirmed their deserved victory, with a scoreline that reflected their dominance in front of goal and tactical discipline.

Guiston Rovers: No players reached a 7.0+ rating, but Marko Lovrić (6.8) was notable for his assist and creative efforts. Souttey Athletic: Clayton Hebert (7.3) - scored twice, demonstrating clinical finishing; Luis Gomes (7.0) - provided the assist for Ko’s opener; Moussa Soro (7.0) - disciplined in midfield, breaking up play and earning a yellow card.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Guiston Rovers 53% - Souttey Athletic 47% Shots (On Target): Guiston Rovers 7 (6) - Souttey Athletic 15 (10) Corners: Guiston Rovers 0 - Souttey Athletic 4 Fouls: Guiston Rovers 7 - Souttey Athletic 12 Yellow Cards: Guiston Rovers 2 - Souttey Athletic 5 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Guiston Rovers 11 - Souttey Athletic 7 Pass Accuracy: Guiston Rovers 85% - Souttey Athletic 86%