New Mill United 6 - 1 Chorth City

Key Events:

• 7' Yellow card to New Mill United Eric Menon
• 28' New Mill United Pablo Alcaraz scores, assisted by Dominic Ogunleye
• 36' Yellow card to New Mill United Paul Thibault
• 39' Yellow card to Chorth City Gencho Mehmed
• 47' New Mill United Paul Thibault scores, assisted by Eric Menon
• 51' New Mill United Paul Thibault scores
• 67' Chorth City Gela Gasanov scores, assisted by Boubacar Sy
• 68' New Mill United scores, assisted by Paul Thibault
• 79' New Mill United Maksim Fukuyama scores, assisted by Pablo Alcaraz
• 84' New Mill United Eric Menon scores, assisted by Paul Thibault
• 90' Yellow card to Chorth City Raul Polo

Chorth City’s possession was notably higher at 60%, and they created more dribbles and corners, yet their shots on target only marginally outnumbered New Mill United’s, and their xG of 2.62 was well below the actual scoreline. Conversely, New Mill United’s xG of 4.59 suggests they were slightly fortunate not to score even more, but their conversion rate was impressive. The hosts capitalized on their opportunities with a mixture of individual brilliance and well-orchestrated team moves, exemplified by Paul Thibault’s standout performance. The visitors’ disciplined pressing and possession did not translate into goals, highlighting a disconnect between control and effectiveness.

The game’s narrative was largely shaped by the sharpness of New Mill United’s attack, especially Thibault, who scored twice and assisted twice, earning an 8.3 rating. Pablo Alcaraz also impressed with a goal and an assist, while Eric Menon contributed a goal and an assist, rounding out a formidable offensive display. For Chorth City, no player reached the 7.0 rating threshold, reflecting their struggles to impose themselves in the final third. The match was punctuated by yellow cards for Menon, Thibault, and Mehmed, adding a layer of discipline to the proceedings, but no red cards marred the game.

Match Statistics:

Possession: New Mill United 40% - Chorth City 60% Shots (On Target): New Mill United 20 (17) - Chorth City 11 (10) Corners: New Mill United 0 - Chorth City 2 Fouls: 7 each Yellow Cards: 2 each Red Cards: 0 Dribbles: New Mill United 8 - Chorth City 12 Pass Accuracy: New Mill United 76% - Chorth City 85% Tackles: New Mill United 5 - Chorth City 9

The statistics reveal a game where possession and passing were skewed in favor of Chorth City, yet their inability to convert possession into meaningful chances ultimately cost them dearly. New Mill United’s sharp finishing and tactical execution proved decisive, cementing their dominance in this fixture. Despite the goal tally, the match was a reminder that football remains a game of moments, and in this case, New Mill United seized theirs with ruthless efficiency.