Mortley 1 - 3 Stairker Town

Key Events:

• 17' - Stairker Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
• 25' - Yellow card to Stairker Town Jorge Alvez
• 39' - Stairker Town Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 40' - Yellow card to Stairker Town Branko Bartolić
• 64' - Mortley Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 87' - Stairker Town Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 90' - Yellow card to Stairker Town Pedro Chagas

Expected Goals (xG) Analysis:

Despite a nearly identical possession split (45% vs. 46%), Mortley generated a higher xG of 2.72 compared to Stairker Town’s 2.19, reflecting their more efficient finishing and attacking intent. However, Stairker Town's clinical edge was evident in their three goals from fewer shots on target, highlighting their effectiveness in front of goal. The tactical discipline and defensive resilience of the visitors kept Mortley's high xG in check, ultimately tipping the scales in their favor.

Mortley:

• No standout performers (rating 7.0+) recorded, indicating a collective effort but no individual brilliance that shone through distinctly.

Stairker Town:

• Philippe Robert (7.6) - A pivotal figure with two goals, his movement and finishing were decisive.
• Pedro Chagas (7.0) - Contributed a goal and assist, orchestrating much of the visitors' attacking play.