The report
Key Events:
- 6' Yellow card to Maletonch Athletic Pedro Chagas
- 10' Yellow card to Stey Wanderers Jorge Alvez
- 14' Stey Wanderers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
- 26' Stey Wanderers Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
- 45' Yellow card to Maletonch Athletic Jorge Alvez
- 65' Stey Wanderers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
- 68' Yellow card to Stey Wanderers Seungwoo Jeong
- 70' Yellow card to Maletonch Athletic Michel Lemoine
- 85' Stey Wanderers Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
The game’s key moments were punctuated by a flurry of cards and goals that told a story of frustration and opportunism. Early on, Pedro Chagas picked up a yellow card for Maletonch in the sixth minute, setting the tone for a combative encounter. The visitors responded swiftly, with Nilson Pires opening the scoring in the 14th minute after a clever pass from Seungwoo Jeong. The Wanderers doubled their lead through Pedro Chagas, who finished a fine team move in the 26th minute. The first half concluded with Jorge Alvez receiving a yellow card for Maletonch, and the visitors maintaining their momentum into the second period. Nilson Pires added a third in the 65th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert, before Pedro Chagas completed his brace with a goal in the 85th minute, assisted by Michel Lemoine. The match was marred by a series of fouls and yellow cards, reflecting the physical nature of the contest.
Tactically, the expected goals (xG) figures suggest that the Wanderers were slightly more efficient than their 1.91 xG indicated, converting their chances with clinical precision. Maletonch’s xG of 0.86 underlined their limited attacking threat, despite a possession share of 52%. The visitors’ high shot count (8 shots, 7 on target) and corner advantage (3 to 1) underscored their dominance in attacking zones, even if the possession was fairly evenly split. The Wanderers’ ability to create quality chances was evident, and their finishing was notably more accurate than Maletonch’s, who managed only three shots on target from four attempts. The tactical discipline and clinical finishing ultimately decided the game, with the visitors capitalizing on their opportunities while Maletonch struggled to find a foothold.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Maletonch Athletic 52% - Stey Wanderers 48% Shots (On Target): Maletonch Athletic 4 (3) - Stey Wanderers 8 (7) Corners: Maletonch Athletic 1 - Stey Wanderers 3 Fouls: Maletonch Athletic 16 - Stey Wanderers 13 Yellow Cards: Maletonch Athletic 3 - Stey Wanderers 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Maletonch Athletic 9 - Stey Wanderers 9 Pass Accuracy: Maletonch Athletic 83% - Stey Wanderers 81% Tackles: Maletonch Athletic 9 - Stey Wanderers 13
The result leaves Maletonch Athletic with plenty to ponder, especially their defensive resilience, while the Wanderers will take confidence from their clinical display. The game was a reminder that in football, patience and precision often outweigh possession and effort.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Nilson Pires*
Two goals and a constant threat, Pires’s movement and finishing made him the standout performer.
Pedro Chagas*
His brace was the highlight of the game, and his work rate was evident throughout.
Seungwoo Jeong*
His assist for Pires’s first goal and consistent presence in midfield helped control the game.
Michel Lemoine*
Provided the assist for Chagas’s final goal and showed composure in midfield.
Jorge Alvez*
Booked early and late, his influence was limited, but he kept battling.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
A booking nearby, then Nilson Pires for Stey Wanderers. Tension, then arithmetic.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison