Burnsey Rangers 3 - 1 Caveldern

Key Events:

• 5' Burnsey Rangers Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 15' Burnsey Rangers Jorge Alvez scores
• 34' Yellow card to Caveldern Luis Pinto
• 38' Yellow card to Burnsey Rangers Jorge Alvez
• 50' Yellow card to Burnsey Rangers Pedro Chagas
• 53' Yellow card to Caveldern Bruno Rossi
• 64' Yellow card to Burnsey Rangers Phillip Lewis
• 66' Yellow card to Burnsey Rangers Zdravko Ivanišević
• 70' Yellow card to Caveldern Derek Stewart
• 75' Caveldern Luca Colombo scores
• 90' Burnsey Rangers Pedro Chagas scores, assisted by Philippe Robert

Burnsey Rangers opened the scoring early, with Michel Lemoine finishing a well-constructed move in the 5th minute, assisted by Philippe Robert. The hosts doubled their advantage in the 15th minute through Jorge Alvez, who capitalized on a moment of attacking intent. Caveldern responded with a goal from Luca Colombo in the 75th minute, but Burnsey’s late effort from Pedro Chagas in the 90th minute, again assisted by Philippe Robert, sealed the outcome. The game was punctuated by a flurry of yellow cards, reflecting a competitive and at times fractious encounter, with both sides eager to assert dominance.

Statistically, the match was fairly balanced, with possession slightly favoring Burnsey Rangers at 54%. Both teams created numerous chances, with Burnsey registering 15 shots (10 on target) and Caveldern 12 (9 on target). The expected goals (xG) figures—3.03 for Burnsey and 2.57 for Caveldern—highlight that the hosts slightly outperformed their xG, indicative of clinical finishing. Caveldern’s higher foul count (13 to 7) and the number of yellow cards (3 to 4) suggest a game marked by physicality and tension. Burnsey’s defensive resilience was evident in their 18 saves, compared to Caveldern’s 14, and their ability to convert key moments made the difference.

No other players in the match reached the 7.0 rating threshold, but the overall team effort from Burnsey was evident in their tactical discipline and clinical finishing.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Burnsey Rangers 54% - Caveldern 46% Shots (On Target): Burnsey 15 (10) - Caveldern 12 (9) Corners: Burnsey 4 - Caveldern 5 Fouls: Burnsey 7 - Caveldern 13 Yellow Cards: Burnsey 4 - Caveldern 3 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: Burnsey 13 - Caveldern 10 Pass Accuracy: Both sides 86% Tackles: Burnsey 11 - Caveldern 5

The match was a testament to Burnsey Rangers’ ability to capitalize on their chances and maintain composure amid a heated contest. Their disciplined approach and effective use of set pieces ultimately earned them the victory, while Caveldern’s spirited effort was not enough to overturn the deficit. The game’s high number of fouls and cards underscores the combative nature of the encounter, but Burnsey’s resilience and tactical execution proved decisive in the end.