Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Eduardo Rodrigues, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 1–0.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison
The report
An intense battle in Division 1 League 1 saw Nordword City edge out Cham Rangers with a 3-1 victory, despite a closely contested possession battle. The match was marked by tactical discipline from Nordword City and a resilient effort from the hosts, but the visitors' clinical finishing and disciplined defending ultimately made the difference. The game featured a flurry of yellow cards and a high number of saves, highlighting the competitive nature of the encounter.
Key Events:
- 19' Cham Rangers Eduardo Rodrigues scores
- 21' Yellow card to Nordword City Edwin Lachance
- 23' Nordword City Francisco Maldonado scores
- 31' Yellow card to Nordword City Osvaldo Paez
- 39' Nordword City Yacouba Koffi scores, assisted by Issouf Kambou
- 57' Yellow card to Nordword City Manoel Dos Santos
- 77' Yellow card to Nordword City Luis Contreras
- 90' Nordword City Luis Contreras scores, assisted by Peter Janssen
- 90' Yellow card to Nordword City Issouf Kambou
No players from either side reached the 7.0+ threshold, but several performed commendably under pressure. Eduardo Rodrigues scored a crucial opener for Cham Rangers, demonstrating sharpness in front of goal. On the Nordword City side, Yacouba Koffi was lively, scoring a vital goal and contributing to the visitors' attacking threat. Luis Contreras also made an impact with his late goal, showcasing composure in front of goal despite receiving a yellow card earlier.
This match underscored the importance of clinical finishing and disciplined defending. Despite the high number of saves and fouls, Nordword City managed to capitalize on their chances, securing a vital three points in a tightly fought contest.