Ston Rot 2 - 3 Reigh United

Key Events:

• 9' Reigh United Jose Rodriguez scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 23' Ston Rot Saliou Sow scores
• 29' Reigh United Domingos Varela scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 72' Ston Rot Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 73' Yellow card to Ston Rot Derek Stewart
• 86' Reigh United Bryan Smith scores

Reigh United opened the scoring early, with Jose Rodriguez finding the net in the 9th minute after an assist from Lindomar Da Silva. The hosts responded swiftly, with Saliou Sow leveling the score at 23'. The visitors regained the lead just before halftime, thanks to Domingos Varela, again assisted by Lindomar Da Silva, in the 29th minute. After the break, Ston Rot pushed for an equalizer, which came in the 72nd minute through Lindomar Da Silva, who was set up by Luca Colombo. However, the visitors' resilience was rewarded when Bryan Smith scored in the 86th minute, sealing the victory for Reigh United. The game was punctuated by a yellow card for Derek Stewart in the 73rd minute, adding a layer of discipline to the hosts’ efforts.

Looking at the xG figures, the disparity was stark: Reigh United's 4.57 vastly outstripped Ston Rot's 0.85, reflecting the visitors' dominance in chances and quality of shots. Despite their lower shot count, the hosts managed to convert two of their five attempts, but their limited xG suggests they relied on opportunistic moments rather than sustained pressure. Reigh United’s high shot volume and on-target accuracy indicate a tactical approach focused on creating numerous scoring opportunities, which ultimately paid dividends. The goal difference aligns with the expected goals, confirming that the visitors' clinical finishing was no fluke but a reflection of their attacking intent.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Ston Rot 46% - Reigh United 54% Shots (On Target): Ston Rot 5 (2) - Reigh United 23 (15) Corners: Ston Rot 4 - Reigh United 10 Fouls: Ston Rot 9 - Reigh United 7 Yellow Cards: Ston Rot 1 - Reigh United 0 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Both sides 9 Pass Accuracy: Ston Rot 82% - Reigh United 83%

The statistics reveal a game where Reigh United dictated the tempo and created the better chances, but Ston Rot's resilience kept the scoreline tight until the final moments. Ultimately, the visitors' efficiency in front of goal made the difference, turning their dominance into a hard-fought victory.