St Dund Stanley 0 - 2 Shilley Athletic

Key Events:

• 21' Yellow card to Shilley Athletic Hector Valdez
• 27' Shilley Athletic Jose Carmona scores, assisted by Saliou Sow
• 49' Yellow card to Shilley Athletic Xinping Boon
• 52' Yellow card to St Dund Stanley Philippe Robert
• 55' Yellow card to St Dund Stanley Jorge Alvez
• 83' Shilley Athletic Jacinto Alves scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
• 88' Yellow card to Shilley Athletic Jose Carmona

The match was characterized by a high number of fouls and yellow cards, reflecting a tense and somewhat fractious atmosphere. Shilley Athletic’s 19 shots, with 16 on target, suggest they were always looking to threaten, and their expected goals tally of 4.32 indicates they were well above their actual output, which was limited to two goals. The home side’s 8 shots, five on target, yielded an xG of just 1.56, revealing that their efforts were less precise and more speculative. The visitors’ ability to create high-quality chances was evident in their shot accuracy and the two goals scored, both from well-placed finishes. Tactical discipline and sharper finishing made the difference, as the visitors capitalized on their opportunities while the hosts failed to find the net despite their possession advantage.

As the game progressed, the yellow cards issued to both sides added a layer of physicality and frustration. Hector Valdez’s booking early on set the tone, but it was the visitors who struck first, with Jose Carmona’s goal in the 27th minute, assisted by Saliou Sow, giving them a crucial lead. The visitors doubled their advantage late in the game, with Jacinto Alves finding the net in the 83rd minute, assisted by Xinping Boon, effectively sealing the victory. The home side’s defensive resilience was tested, but ultimately, their inability to convert chances and the visitors’ clinical finishing proved decisive.

No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded for either side.