Saltokinck 3 - 4 Crougham Park

Key Events:

• 12' Yellow card to Saltokinck Michael Brown
• 15' Saltokinck Philippe Robert scores
• 21' Yellow card to Crougham Park Seungwoo Jeong
• 28' Crougham Park Seungwoo Jeong scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
• 33' Crougham Park Michael Brown scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 44' Yellow card to Saltokinck Pedro Chagas
• 45' Yellow card to Saltokinck Michel Lemoine
• 58' Yellow card to Saltokinck Phillip Lewis
• 59' Crougham Park Seungwoo Jeong scores
• 64' Yellow card to Crougham Park Pedro Chagas
• 65' Saltokinck Nilson Pires scores
• 70' Crougham Park Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 82' Saltokinck Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert

The match’s narrative was punctuated by a series of yellow cards and quick-fire goals. Saltokinck opened the scoring early through Philippe Robert at 15', capitalizing on a rare chance with a clean finish. Crougham Park responded swiftly, with Seungwoo Jeong equalizing at 28' after a clever assist from Nilson Pires. The visitors then took the lead with Michael Brown scoring at 33', assisted by Philippe Robert, who was involved in two goals. Saltokinck’s players were visibly frustrated, receiving four yellow cards, including Pedro Chagas and Michel Lemoine before halftime. The second half saw Jeong net his second at 59', maintaining Crougham Park’s lead, but Saltokinck refused to surrender. Nilson Pires brought the hosts level at 65', only for Pedro Chagas to restore the visitors' advantage at 70'. The game’s climax was a late goal from Pedro Chagas at 82', sealing a wild victory for Crougham Park.

Tactically, the match defied expectations. Crougham Park’s xG of 2.4 outperformed their actual goals, suggesting they were slightly fortunate or perhaps overly ambitious in their finishing. Saltokinck’s xG of 1.65 indicates they created fewer quality chances but were clinical when it mattered. The possession was evenly split, yet Crougham Park’s higher shot count and on-target efforts highlight their offensive intent. Saltokinck’s defensive discipline was lacking, evident in their four yellow cards and the number of shots conceded, but their resilience kept them in the game until the very end. The game’s flow was disrupted by fouls and bookings, yet the attacking intent from both sides made for an entertaining, if chaotic, spectacle.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Saltokinck 52% - Crougham Park 48% Shots (On Target): Saltokinck 7 (6) - Crougham Park 10 (9) Corners: Saltokinck 4 - Crougham Park 2 Fouls: Saltokinck 16 - Crougham Park 8 Yellow Cards: Saltokinck 4 - Crougham Park 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Saltokinck 12 - Crougham Park 9 Pass Accuracy: Saltokinck 83% - Crougham Park 80% Tackles: Saltokinck 3 - Crougham Park 7

In the end, the game was a testament to the chaotic beauty of football at this level—where even a modest xG can produce a memorable scoreline, and yellow cards are as common as goals. Crougham Park’s resilience and clinical finishing edged out Saltokinck’s spirited effort, leaving the spectators with a game to remember for its unpredictability and relentless pace.