Bearnston 3 - 1 Favenwith

Key Events:

• 11' Yellow card to Bearnston Fred Bos
• 12' Favenwith Allan Carroll scores
• 14' Bearnston Bah Awa scores, assisted by Lawrence Adegoke
• 27' Bearnston Fred Bos scores, assisted by Israel Morales
• 31' Yellow card to Favenwith Michel Lemoine
• 35' Bearnston Lawrence Adegoke scores, assisted by Fred Bos
• 48' Yellow card to Favenwith Phillip Lewis
• 79' Yellow card to Favenwith Nilson Pires
• 90' Yellow card to Favenwith Willi Schneider

From the outset, the game was marked by a series of tactical battles and disciplinary exchanges. Favenwith opened the scoring early, with Allan Carroll netting in the 12th minute after a quick counterattack. Bearnston responded swiftly, with Bah Awa leveling the score in the 14th minute, thanks to a precise pass from Lawrence Adegoke. The hosts then took control, with Fred Bos putting Bearnston ahead in the 27th minute after a well-placed shot assisted by Israel Morales. The home side’s relentless pressure culminated in Adegoke adding a third in the 35th minute, assisted again by Bos. Despite a flurry of fouls and yellow cards, Bearnston’s defensive resilience, combined with their goal threat, proved decisive, especially considering their xG of 5.57 compared to Favenwith’s 1.08. The visitors’ inability to capitalize on their possession and limited shots on target highlighted their struggles in front of goal, with only three shots on target across the entire game.

While Favenwith’s effort was hampered by a lack of finishing and a high number of fouls (12), Bearnston’s disciplined approach and sharp attacking play earned them the victory. The game was punctuated by yellow cards for both sides, with Favenwith’s Phillip Lewis receiving a booking early in the second half, and Nilson Pires and Willi Schneider also cautioned late on. Bearnston’s players demonstrated composure and tactical discipline, with Lawrence Adegoke and Fred Bos standing out with their contributions. The match’s statistical dominance by Bearnston, especially in shots and on-target efforts, underscores their ability to turn possession into goals — a trait that will serve them well in their league campaign.