Poyalton Park 1 - 3 Pon Annol

Key Events:

• 33' Yellow card to Poyalton Park Jorge Alvez
• 39' Yellow card to Pon Annol Levani Lomidze
• 55' Poyalton Park Michael Brown scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 61' Pon Annol Javier Gonzalez scores, assisted by Ivan Gomez
• 78' Pon Annol Khalid Hamed scores, assisted by Javier Gonzalez
• 83' Yellow card to Poyalton Park Michel Lemoine
• 87' Yellow card to Poyalton Park Branko Bartolić
• 90' Pon Annol Robert Evans scores, assisted by Adilson Soares

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Pon Annol’s 3.92 xG against a return of three goals suggests their finishing was broadly in line with the chances created, if a shade below the estimate. Poyalton Park scored once from 1.62 xG, finishing below the quality of the opportunities attributed to them. The shot count tells the wider tactical story: Pon Annol attempted 21 times and put 12 on target, while Poyalton Park managed seven attempts, six on target. The hosts were efficient in getting efforts toward goal, but Pon Annol repeatedly found ways to build a more substantial volume of threat. Poyalton Park had 53% possession, yet the ball’s preference for staying at home did not translate into enough attempts to keep the visitors at bay.

Poyalton Park No players recorded a rating of 7.0 or higher.

Pon Annol

• Javier Gonzalez (7.3) - Scored the equaliser and assisted Khalid Hamed, providing a direct hand in two of Pon Annol’s three goals.

• Pass Accuracy%: 82%-80%

• Tackles: 10-5

The match turned quickly after Michael Brown put Poyalton Park ahead. Pon Annol levelled six minutes later through Javier Gonzalez, then took control of the scoreline with Khalid Hamed’s 78th-minute goal. Robert Evans added a third at 90', putting a firm end to the possibility of a late Poyalton Park recovery. The visitors also committed fewer fouls and collected fewer bookings, while the hosts’ three yellow cards accumulated in the middle and closing stages.

Poyalton Park can point to a narrow edge in possession and pass accuracy, but Pon Annol made much more of the chances and territory they earned. The final 1 - 3 score reflects that difference: Poyalton Park had a spell in front, while Pon Annol produced the greater attacking weight and finished the job with two late goals. The ball spent slightly more time with the hosts; the more consequential moments belonged to the visitors.