Chitborton 0 - 4 Burt Albion

Key Events:

• 4' Burt Albion Gilles Colin scores, assisted by Brian Davis
• 51' Burt Albion Gilles Colin scores, assisted by Roberto Costa
• 64' Yellow card to Burt Albion Pedro Acevedo
• 72' Burt Albion Marko Rendulić scores, assisted by Pedro Acevedo
• 85' Burt Albion Gilles Colin scores, assisted by Luis Campos

The match was effectively decided within the first minute, when Gilles Colin opened the scoring for Burt Albion, assisted by Brian Davis. From that point onward, the visitors maintained relentless pressure, with Gilles Colin adding a second goal just after the hour mark, assisted by Roberto Costa. The game’s flow was punctuated by a yellow card to Pedro Acevedo at 64', but Burt Albion’s attacking efficiency remained unaffected. Marko Rendulić then sealed the victory with a third goal at 72', assisted by Pedro Acevedo, before Gilles Colin completed his hat-trick with a late goal at 85', assisted by Luis Campos. The hosts’ defensive line was repeatedly breached, and their inability to generate any shots or threaten the goal was a testament to Burt Albion’s tactical discipline and attacking prowess.

Statistically, Burt Albion’s dominance was clear. They registered 23 shots, 17 on target, with an xG of 4.88, vastly outstripping Chitborton’s negligible 0.01. Despite a balanced possession split, Burt Albion’s precision and movement created numerous high-quality chances, reflected in their high shot accuracy and dribbles. Chitborton’s effort was limited to a handful of defensive actions, with 18 saves needed to keep the score respectable. The game’s tactical narrative was written in Burt Albion’s relentless attacking, and the hosts’ inability to respond highlighted their defensive shortcomings.

In contrast, no Chitborton player managed to reach a rating of 7.0, underscoring their struggles across the pitch. The hosts’ inability to mount any meaningful attack or threaten the goal was a reflection of their defensive and offensive impotence in this fixture.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Chitborton 50% - Burt Albion 50% Shots (On Target): Chitborton 0 (0) - Burt Albion 17 (17) Corners: Chitborton 5 - Burt Albion 3 Fouls: Chitborton 6 - Burt Albion 9 Yellow Cards: Chitborton 0 - Burt Albion 1 Red Cards: Chitborton 0 - Burt Albion 0 Dribbles: Chitborton 6 - Burt Albion 11 Pass Accuracy: Chitborton 83% - Burt Albion 84% Tackles: Chitborton 7 - Burt Albion 13

The statistics reinforce the narrative of Burt Albion’s comprehensive control, with their attacking efficiency and defensive resilience making the difference. Chitborton’s inability to threaten the goal or create scoring opportunities ultimately sealed their fate in this straightforward encounter.