The report
Key Events:
- 4' Yellow card to Hay St Milth Jorge Alvez
- 12' Hortheth scores
- 23' Hay St Milth Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 32' Hay St Milth Philippe Robert scores
- 44' Yellow card to Hay St Milth Michel Lemoine
- 45' Yellow card to Hortheth an unnamed player
- 51' Hay St Milth Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 52' Hortheth scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate
- 65' Hortheth Khadim Diakhate scores, assisted by Rainer Müller
- 81' Hortheth scores
The match was a lively affair, with Hay St Milth controlling possession at 58%, but Hortheth creating more clear-cut chances, evidenced by their 14 shots and 12 on target compared to the hosts’ 10 shots (8 on target). The expected goals (xG) tell a story of efficiency: Hortheth’s 3.24 xG outperformed their actual 4 goals, indicating clinical finishing, while Hay St Milth’s 2.24 xG suggests they were slightly overperforming their expected tally of three goals. The game was punctuated by yellow cards for both sides, with Jorge Alvez earning a booking early on for Hay St Milth and a late yellow for an unnamed Hortheth player. The defensive efforts were notable, with Hay St Milth making 6 tackles and Hortheth 4, but the visitors’ ability to capitalise on their chances ultimately decided the outcome.
Looking at individual performances, Khadim Diakhate was the standout for Hortheth, earning a 7.3 rating thanks to his goal and assist, which helped turn the tide in his side’s favour. No players from Hay St Milth reached the 7.0+ threshold, but Nilson Pires and Philippe Robert contributed crucial goals, with Pires’ assist from Jorge Alvez highlighting some attacking cohesion. The match was a testament to the unpredictability of football, where even a team with a higher possession percentage and more shots can fall short against a more ruthless opponent. As the final whistle blew, the visitors celebrated a victory that will surely be remembered for its dramatic swings and clinical finishing, while the hosts will need to reflect on their defensive lapses and missed chances.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Hay St Milth 58% - Hortheth 42% Shots (On Target): Hay St Milth 10 (8) - Hortheth 14 (12) Corners: Hay St Milth 8 - Hortheth 5 Fouls: Hay St Milth 8 - Hortheth 13 Yellow Cards: Hay St Milth 2 - Hortheth 1 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Hay St Milth 9 - Hortheth 2 Pass Accuracy: Hay St Milth 88% - Hortheth 85% Tackles: Hay St Milth 6 - Hortheth 4
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
Scored a vital goal and showed good movement throughout.
Philippe Robert*
Added a crucial goal and kept the attack lively.
Jorge Alvez*
Provided the assist for Pires and was involved in much of the home side’s play.
Khadim Diakhate*
The star of the match with a goal and assist, orchestrating much of Hortheth’s attacking threat.
Rainer Müller*
His assist for Diakhate’s goal was the highlight of his contribution.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Eduardo Perez for Hortheth. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison