Gatler Thistle 1 - 4 St Ivyburch

Key Events:

• 21' Yellow card to St Ivyburch Allan Carroll
• 22' Gatler Thistle Mohamed Aly scores
• 30' St Ivyburch Seungwoo Jeong scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 35' St Ivyburch Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
• 40' St Ivyburch Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 44' St Ivyburch Phillip Lewis scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 49' Yellow card to Gatler Thistle Bruno Rossi
• 50' Yellow card to St Ivyburch Phillip Lewis
• 87' Yellow card to St Ivyburch Pedro Chagas

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis: Despite Gatler Thistle enjoying slightly more possession (54%) and creating a higher xG of 3.22, they were unable to convert their chances into goals. Conversely, St Ivyburch’s xG of 2.99 was nearly matched by their clinical finishing, scoring four goals from their opportunities. The visitors’ efficiency in front of goal, especially from Philippe Robert, who scored twice, was decisive. The tactical discipline and sharp counter-attacks allowed St Ivyburch to overperform their expected goals, highlighting their effectiveness in exploiting gaps and converting key chances. The hosts’ high shot count and decent xG suggest they created enough opportunities but lacked the finishing touch needed to turn possession into goals.

No Gatler Thistle players reached the 7.0+ rating threshold, but Mohamed Aly’s goal and effort kept them in the game initially.

The match was a compelling display of attacking intent from both sides, but St Ivyburch’s clinical finishing and tactical discipline ultimately secured their victory. The hosts had their moments, but the visitors’ ability to convert chances and maintain composure under pressure proved decisive in this entertaining fixture.