The report
Key Events:
- 2' Alstwham Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Nilson Pires
- 10' Yellow card to Alstwham Town Jorge Alvez
- 26' Yellow card to Favenwith Phillip Lewis
- 71' Yellow card to Favenwith Michel Lemoine
- 74' Alstwham Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 76' Favenwith Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Michael Brown
- 81' Favenwith Pedro Chagas scores
- 81' Yellow card to Alstwham Town Allan Carroll
- 85' Yellow card to Favenwith Philippe Robert
In a game that was evenly poised at the start, Alstwham Town pressed with purpose, but Favenwith matched them in possession and shot creation. The visitors took an early lead through Philippe Robert after just 2 minutes, capitalizing on a precise assist from Nilson Pires. The hosts responded with increased intensity, but both sides were cautious, evidenced by the yellow cards issued to Jorge Alvez and Phillip Lewis. The game opened up in the second half, with Philippe Robert doubling Favenwith’s advantage at 74 minutes. However, Alstwham Town refused to fold, with Jorge Alvez pulling a goal back at 76 minutes, assisted by Michael Brown. The equalizer came from Pedro Chagas in the 81st minute, sealing a draw that reflected the evenly matched nature of the contest.
Expected Goals (xG) analysis reveals that Alstwham Town slightly outperformed their xG of 1.79, scoring two goals from clear-cut chances, while Favenwith’s 1.09 xG was just shy of their two goals. This suggests Alstwham Town created more high-quality opportunities, but Favenwith’s clinical finishing, especially from Robert, kept them in the game. Tactical discipline was evident, with both sides committing numerous fouls and receiving yellow cards, which disrupted rhythm but underscored the competitive spirit. The goalkeepers made a combined total of 17 saves, indicating a game of moments and reflexes rather than dominance.
No players from either side reached the 7.0 threshold, but several performed reliably in a tightly contested fixture.
The draw leaves both Alstwham Town and Favenwith with a point each, reflecting a fiercely fought contest that could have swung either way. Favenwith's clinical finishing and disciplined defending earned them a valuable point, while Alstwham Town will rue missed chances despite their higher xG and overall attacking intent. The game showcased the importance of tactical discipline, resilience, and the fine margins that define football at this level.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Philippe Robert*
Scored twice and was a constant threat in attack.
Pedro Chagas*
Provided the assist for the second goal and scored himself.
Michael Brown*
His assist for Alstwham’s goal was crucial in the comeback.
Jorge Alvez*
Opened the scoring and later added a goal, showing resilience.
Nilson Pires*
Assisted the opening goal and kept the attack lively.
Michel Lemoine*
Maintained defensive discipline despite the chaos.
Allan Carroll*
Solid in midfield, though booked late in the game.
Phillip Lewis*
Picked up a yellow card but contributed defensively.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Nilson Pires to Philippe Robert. The event log names a helper; it does not name a body part.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison