Trouth Town 1 - 2 Penham Villa

Key Events:

• 8' Yellow card to Penham Villa Zdravko Ivanišević
• 20' Yellow card to Penham Villa Pedro Chagas
• 28' Trouth Town Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Michael Brown
• 71' Yellow card to Trouth Town Michel Lemoine
• 76' Penham Villa Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 90' Yellow card to Trouth Town Philippe Robert
• 90' Penham Villa Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas

Trouth Town’s goal came early, in the 28th minute, when Nilson Pires finished a well-placed assist from Michael Brown. The hosts had a promising start, controlling the ball with 53% possession and creating multiple chances, as reflected in their expected goals tally of 1.72. However, Penham Villa’s resilience was evident, with their slightly higher xG of 2.08 hinting at their attacking intent. The visitors were more aggressive in tackles—14 to Trouth Town’s 6—and pressed high, which paid off in the second half. Despite the hosts’ efforts to maintain control, a second goal from Nilson Pires in the 76th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert, shifted the momentum. Trouth Town pushed forward late, but a red card for Philippe Robert in the 90th minute and a swift reply from Michel Lemoine sealed their fate. The game’s final moments encapsulated the unpredictability of football, with a goal in stoppage time and a flurry of yellow cards.

While neither side produced standout performers rated above 7.0, the tactical battle was evident in the stats. Trouth Town’s possession was marginally superior, and their passing accuracy of 85% kept them in the game. Penham Villa’s defensive resilience was clear in their 14 tackles and their ability to create more shots on target—7 to Trouth Town’s 6—despite slightly less possession. The match was a testament to the importance of finishing and discipline, with the visitors ultimately capitalizing on their opportunities. The late goal from Michel Lemoine, assisted by Pedro Chagas, was a fitting end to a game that balanced control with chaos, leaving Penham Villa victorious and Trouth Town pondering what might have been.

Trouth Town:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.

Penham Villa:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded.