Patent Albion 2 - 5 Holvilde Villa

Key Events:

• 5' Holvilde Villa Xiaolong Low scores, assisted by Sergio Pinna
• 11' Yellow card to Holvilde Villa Youssouf Kouassi
• 12' Patent Albion Zdravko Ivanišević scores
• 35' Holvilde Villa Xiaolong Low scores, assisted by Christian Kangah
• 45' Yellow card to Holvilde Villa Haroon Lee
• 47' Yellow card to Holvilde Villa Christian Kangah
• 50' Yellow card to Holvilde Villa Ali Bello
• 63' Holvilde Villa Sergio Pinna scores, assisted by Anthony Bertrand
• 68' Yellow card to Patent Albion Zdravko Ivanišević
• 69' Holvilde Villa Christian Kangah scores, assisted by Sergio Pinna
• 80' Holvilde Villa Christian Kangah scores, assisted by Haroon Lee
• 87' Patent Albion Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Michael Brown

Holvilde Villa’s attack was relentless, with an expected goals (xG) of 4.53, reflecting their high-quality chances and aggressive approach. Their 16 shots on target demonstrate their offensive intent, although they also committed nine fouls, perhaps trying to disrupt the hosts’ rhythm. Patent Albion managed only 2 shots with an xG of 0.61, highlighting their limited threat despite maintaining a slight possession advantage at 52%. The tactical battle was marked by Villa’s sharp finishing and disciplined pressing, which overwhelmed the hosts’ defense. Villa’s players created numerous scoring opportunities, and their clinical finishing was evident in their five goals, with Christian Kangah netting three times. The hosts’ goalkeeper made 15 saves, indicating their resilience but ultimately unable to keep Villa at bay.

In terms of player performances, no Holvilde Villa player reached a rating of 7.0 or higher, but their collective effort was evident in their attacking output and defensive work rate. The hosts also lacked standout individual performances, with no players reaching the 7.0 threshold. The match was characterized by Villa’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing, which proved decisive despite the hosts’ efforts to press and counter. The game’s overperformance in xG for Villa underscores their dominance and efficiency in front of goal, while Patent Albion struggled to convert their limited chances into goals.

Patent Albion players did not reach the 7.0 mark, but Xiaolong Low’s brace kept the hosts competitive early on, and Youssouf Kouassi’s yellow card indicated their fighting spirit.

The match was a showcase of Villa’s attacking efficiency and tactical discipline, with their high xG reflecting their dominance in creating quality chances. Despite Patent Albion’s efforts, they couldn’t match Villa’s clinical finishing, resulting in a comprehensive 5-2 victory for the visitors. The game highlighted Villa’s attacking versatility and resilience, setting a high standard for future fixtures in Division 5 League 5.