The report
Key Events:
- 15' Bruthorton United Philippe Robert scores
- 39' Yellow card to Alreby Villa Michel Lemoine
- 45' Bruthorton United Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
- 59' Yellow card to Bruthorton United Michel Lemoine
- 63' Yellow card to Bruthorton United Jorge Alvez
- 81' Bruthorton United Jorge Alvez scores, assisted by Pedro Chagas
- 82' Yellow card to Alreby Villa Philippe Robert
- 89' Bruthorton United Philippe Robert scores, assisted by Seungwoo Jeong
Key Events:
- 39', a sign of their mounting frustration. Just before halftime, Nilson Pires doubled the visitors’ lead with a well-placed finish, assisted by Jorge Alvez. The second half saw Villa’s discipline tested further as Lemoine and Alvez received yellow cards at 59' and 63', respectively. Bruthorton’s talisman Jorge Alvez then added a third at 81', assisted by Pedro Chagas, before Philippe Robert completed his brace with a late goal at 89', assisted by Seungwoo Jeong. The game’s flow was punctuated by a flurry of fouls and cards, but no red cards, underscoring the competitive yet disciplined nature of the match
Looking at the expected goals, Bruthorton United’s 2.69 xG outperformed their actual four goals, indicating a degree of clinical finishing that perhaps exceeded their underlying chances. Villa’s 1.51 xG suggests they created enough decent opportunities to have scored at least once, but their finishing lacked precision. Tactically, Bruthorton’s ability to create high-quality chances and Villa’s defensive lapses were the decisive factors. The visitors’ superior shot quality and conversion rate ultimately sealed the game, even if Villa’s possession and passing accuracy remained respectable.
Match Statistics:
Possession: Alreby Villa 47% - Bruthorton United 53% Shots (On Target): Villa 6 (6) - Bruthorton United 13 (9) Corners: Villa 2 - Bruthorton United 8 Fouls: Villa 6 - Bruthorton United 12 Yellow Cards: Villa 2 - Bruthorton United 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Villa 6 - Bruthorton United 11 Pass Accuracy: Villa 83% - Bruthorton United 85%
The match was a testament to Bruthorton United’s attacking potency and Villa’s defensive vulnerabilities. While the hosts showed resilience in possession and passing, their inability to convert chances and contain the visitors’ key players ultimately defined the game. Bruthorton’s clinical finishing and disciplined approach earned them a well-deserved victory, leaving Villa to reflect on their defensive lapses and missed opportunities.
The ratings desk
Standout performances
Philippe Robert*
A double goalscorer whose movement and finishing were key to Bruthorton’s victory.
Jorge Alvez*
Contributed a goal, an assist, and a yellow card, exemplifying his all-action style.
Pedro Chagas*
Provided the assist for Alvez’s goal and was lively throughout.
Seungwoo Jeong*
His late assist capped a solid game in midfield.
Michel Lemoine*
His yellow card and defensive lapses reflected Villa’s struggles in midfield.
Match Centre
Shot Breakdown
Philippe Robert, unassisted on the log. Origin unknown; destination 0–1.
Gazzetta reconstruction from match events — not pitch tracking.
Key Moments
Team Comparison