The report
Key Events:
- 7' Chinstling Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 11' Horouth City Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 21' Chinstling Luca Colombo scores, assisted by Xinping Boon
- 36' Yellow card to Chinstling Xinping Boon
- 46' Yellow card to Horouth City Jorge Alvez
- 64' Yellow card to Chinstling Bruno Rossi
- 68' Horouth City Zdravko Ivanišević scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 73' Yellow card to Chinstling Vladimir štimac
- 73' Horouth City Pedro Chagas scores
- 78' Yellow card to Chinstling Luca Colombo
- 82' Yellow card to Chinstling Sunday Muhammed
The opening exchanges saw Chinstling take an early lead through Luis Pinto in the 7th minute, assisted by Xinping Boon, setting a tone of intent. However, Horouth City responded swiftly, with Philippe Robert equalizing in the 11th minute, thanks to Nilson Pires. The hosts regained the advantage with Luca Colombo’s goal in the 21st minute, again assisted by Xinping Boon, who was lively in the attacking phase. The game then descended into a series of disciplinary measures, with Xinping Boon receiving a yellow card at 36', followed by Jorge Alvez for the visitors at 46'. The visitors' persistence paid off when Zdravko Ivanišević scored in the 68th minute, assisted by Jorge Alvez, leveling the score at 2-2. The decisive moment came in the 73rd minute, when Pedro Chagas scored the winning goal for Horouth City, after which the visitors managed to hold their lead despite late cautions for Luca Colombo and Sunday Muhammed.
Tactically, the match was a study in contrasts. Chinstling enjoyed slightly more possession (53%) and a higher pass accuracy (86%), but Horouth City’s superior shot count (18 to 10) and expected goals (4.23 to 2.23) reveal a team more willing to take risks and capitalize on chances. The visitors' 16 shots on target suggest a relentless offensive approach, while the hosts’ disciplined defensive effort, with 16 saves, kept the game within reach until the final moments. The high number of fouls (12 to 8) and yellow cards (5 to 1) indicate a fiercely contested battle, with both sides willing to engage physically. The xG figures confirm that Horouth City deserved their victory, having created more high-quality chances, and their clinical finishing ultimately made the difference.
In the end, Horouth City’s ability to convert more of their chances and maintain composure in the face of Chinstling’s early initiative proved decisive. The game’s high intensity and tactical battles reflect the division’s reputation for unpredictability, with both sides leaving the pitch with lessons to ponder.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Luis Pinto*
Scored an early goal and was a constant threat upfront.
Xinping Boon*
Provided an assist and was active in attack, though he received a yellow card.
Luca Colombo*
Netted a well-taken goal and showed good movement.
Bruno Rossi*
Solid in midfield, but picked up a yellow card.
Vladimir štimac*
Worked hard in midfield, though his influence waned after a booking.
Philippe Robert*
Equalized early and kept the visitors lively in attack.
Nilson Pires*
Provided the assist for the first goal and was involved in build-up play.
Zdravko Ivanišević*
Scored the decisive goal, demonstrating composure in front of goal.
Jorge Alvez*
Assisted Ivanišević’s goal and was active in midfield.
Pedro Chagas*
Clinched the victory with a crucial goal, showing coolness under pressure.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Xinping Boon to Luis Pinto. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison