Patent Albion 1 - 3 Mallotes Albion

Key Events:

• 7' Yellow card to Mallotes Albion Thomas Bock
• 22' Mallotes Albion Jairo Duarte scores
• 33' Patent Albion Michael Brown scores, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević
• 59' Mallotes Albion Paulo Pereira scores, assisted by Hideo Tanaka
• 70' Yellow card to Mallotes Albion Simon Robertson
• 85' Mallotes Albion Gilles Lambert scores
• 88' Yellow card to Patent Albion Michael Brown

The xG analysis reveals a stark contrast between the two sides’ finishing efficiency. Mallotes Albion generated an expected goals total of 3.23, reflecting their numerous clear-cut opportunities and dominant attacking play. Conversely, Patent Albion's 0.79 xG indicates they were somewhat wasteful with their limited chances, despite having three shots on target. This disparity underscores the visitors' superior attacking threat and tactical sharpness, which translated into their three goals. The hosts, meanwhile, relied on a disciplined defensive shape and occasional counters but struggled to convert their limited chances into goals. The tactical battle was evident in the shot volume and quality, with Mallotes Albion consistently testing the goalkeeper and capitalizing on their opportunities.

Player performances were generally solid, although no one from either side reached the 7.0+ rating threshold. The match was characterized by disciplined defending and effective midfield control, with Mallotes Albion's attackers showing clinical finishing. The yellow cards to Thomas Bock, Simon Robertson, and Michael Brown reflected the intensity and competitive nature of the game. Both teams exhibited tactical discipline, but the visitors' ability to convert their chances ultimately decided the outcome. The match statistics highlight the visitors' dominance in possession, shots, and goal-scoring opportunities, confirming their deserved victory.

No players from Patent Albion reached the 7.0+ threshold but Zdravko Ivanišević was lively and created the assist for the only goal.