Patent Albion 1 - 6 Ivyburn

Key Events:

• 7' Ivyburn Thomas Jennings scores, assisted by Carlos Morales
• 21' Patent Albion Michael Brown scores, assisted by Zdravko Ivanišević
• 27' Ivyburn Vincenzo Rizzo scores, assisted by Erhard Schuster
• 37' Yellow card to Ivyburn Phillip Lewis
• 44' Ivyburn Erhard Schuster scores, assisted by Thomas Jennings
• 46' Ivyburn Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Erhard Schuster
• 53' Yellow card to Patent Albion Michael Brown
• 77' Ivyburn Erhard Schuster scores, assisted by Phillip Lewis
• 84' Yellow card to Patent Albion Michel Lemoine
• 88' Ivyburn Zdravko Ivanišević scores

The match was a showcase of Ivyburn’s attacking efficiency, with an expected goals tally of 4.64 vastly outstripping the actual six goals scored. Their high shot volume—19 attempts with 18 on target—highlighted their relentless pursuit of goal, while Patent Albion’s limited chances, with just 2 shots and an xG of 0.56, underscored their struggles to create meaningful scoring opportunities. Ivyburn’s tactical approach, combined with clinical finishing, allowed them to dominate the game’s flow despite a slight edge in possession (52% vs. 48%). Ivyburn’s players, especially Zdravko Ivanišević and Erhard Schuster, showcased their attacking threat, with Schuster netting twice and Ivanišević adding a late goal to seal the victory. Ivyburn’s disciplined defending, exemplified by 12 tackles and six saves, kept Patent Albion at bay, despite the hosts’ efforts to press forward.

While Ivyburn’s attack was prolific, their defensive organization was also evident, limiting Patent Albion’s opportunities and maintaining pressure throughout the game. The hosts’ efforts were hampered by a lack of cutting edge, as their two shots on target failed to threaten the visitors’ goalkeeper. Ivyburn’s tactical discipline and clinical finishing turned the game into a one-sided affair, with their high xG reflecting their dominance in open play. The match demonstrated Ivyburn’s attacking potency and resilience, setting a tone for their upcoming fixtures. Patent Albion, meanwhile, will need to address their offensive inefficiency and defensive lapses if they are to turn their fortunes around.

No players from either team reached the 7.0+ threshold in this match.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Patent Albion 52% - Ivyburn 48% Shots: Patent Albion 2 (2 on target) - Ivyburn 19 (18 on target) Corners: Patent Albion 2 - Ivyburn 1 Fouls: Patent Albion 11 - Ivyburn 11 Yellow cards: Patent Albion 2 - Ivyburn 1 Dribbles: Patent Albion 22 - Ivyburn 6