The report
16' - Michael Brown receives a yellow card for Sough Villa early on, setting the tone for a fiercely competitive encounter. 7' - Stuart Mitchell picks up a yellow for Bexhith, reflecting the intense start from both sides. 38' - Bexhith takes the lead as Pedro Guzman scores with an assist from Lindomar Da Silva, finishing a well-constructed move. The shot's xG was approximately 0.45, but Guzman's clinical finish made the difference. 79' - Branko Bartolić is booked for Sough Villa, adding to the game's physicality in the closing stages.
The match saw Bexhith slightly dominate possession at 53%, with 5 shots to Sough Villa's 6, and both sides registering 4 shots on target. The hosts created a marginally higher number of corners (5-4), but the key story was the goal, which had an xG of about 1.13 for Bexhith and 1.51 for Sough Villa—indicating the visitors had more clear-cut chances, but the hosts capitalized on theirs. Sough Villa's efforts were thwarted by 7 saves from the Bexhith goalkeeper, compared to 11 saves made by the visitors' shot-stopper. The game was tightly contested in tackles (7-7), with both teams committing seven fouls, but the hosts' defensive organization ultimately kept Sough Villa at bay.
The xG figures suggest Sough Villa's attack was slightly more threatening overall, but Bexhith's efficiency in front of goal made the difference. Their goal came from a chance with an xG of around 0.45, highlighting the importance of clinical finishing in tight matches.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Pedro Guzman*
scored the match-winning goal and was a constant threat in attack.
Stuart Mitchell*
disciplined defensive display and leadership at the back.
Ababacar Kasse*
solid in midfield, controlling the tempo and contributing defensively.
Jorge Gonzalez*
reliable between the sticks with crucial saves when called upon.
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Shot Breakdown
Match Timeline
Team Comparison


