St Gren 2 - 4 Chepton Vale

Key Events:

• 3' Yellow card to St Gren Rainer Müller
• 4' Yellow card to St Gren Khadim Diakhate
• 12' Yellow card to St Gren Pedro Guzman
• 24' Chepton Vale Abou Kei scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 29' Chepton Vale John Ademola scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
• 33' Chepton Vale Abou Kei scores, assisted by Luca Colombo
• 39' Yellow card to St Gren Ababacar Kasse
• 40' Chepton Vale Luca Colombo scores
• 42' Yellow card to St Gren Mauricio Soria
• 45' St Gren Lindomar Da Silva scores, assisted by Khadim Diakhate
• 67' St Gren Mauricio Soria scores
• 86' Yellow card to Chepton Vale Alfredo Venegas
• 90' Yellow card to Chepton Vale Gustavo Perez

The match was a high-energy contest with both sides exchanging possession and creating scoring opportunities. Chepton Vale managed to convert their chances more effectively, with an xG of 2.89 compared to St Gren's 2.73, reflecting their slightly better finishing and attacking threat. The visitors' ability to capitalize on key moments, especially in the second half, was crucial. Despite St Gren's disciplined defensive effort and 10 shots on target, they couldn't contain the visitors' attacking prowess, notably from Luca Colombo and Mauricio Soria. The yellow cards and a late red card to Alfredo Venegas added to the drama, with Chepton Vale showing resilience under pressure.

From a tactical perspective, Chepton Vale maintained a possession advantage (53%) and displayed a slightly higher pass accuracy (82%) that helped them control the tempo. Their attacking players, particularly Luca Colombo and Khadim Diakhate, created numerous chances, with the xG indicating a strong likelihood of scoring. Meanwhile, St Gren relied on quick counters and set-pieces, evidenced by their 8 corners and 11 fouls committed. The match's physicality was evident, with five yellow cards and a red card that ultimately shifted momentum in favor of the visitors. The goalkeepers' performances were notable, with St Gren's nine saves and Chepton Vale's thirteen, highlighting the shot-stopping efforts on both ends.

No players from either side reached the 7.0+ threshold, but several performed commendably under pressure. Luca Colombo (6.8) was instrumental in creating chances and scored a goal, while Mauricio Soria (6.7) contributed with a goal and active play. The hosts' Abou Kei (6.6) scored twice and was a constant threat upfront. Overall, the game was a display of competitive spirit and tactical discipline, with key moments defining the outcome.