Verford Park 1 - 3 Ston Roch Town

Key Events:

• 12' Yellow card to Ston Roch Town Michel Lemoine
• 14' Yellow card to Ston Roch Town Phillip Lewis
• 18' Ston Roch Town Michel Lemoine scores, assisted by Jorge Alvez
• 33' Yellow card to Verford Park Jorge Alvez
• 45' Ston Roch Town Willi Schneider scores, assisted by Allan Carroll
• 58' Verford Park Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Willi Schneider
• 80' Yellow card to Verford Park Nilson Pires
• 86' Yellow card to Verford Park Philippe Robert
• 89' Ston Roch Town Michael Brown scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine

The game’s narrative was largely shaped by the visitors’ offensive persistence, evidenced by their 15 shots and 13 on target, nearly doubling the hosts’ efforts. The expected goals (xG) figures—1.77 for Verford Park and 3.48 for Ston Roch Town—highlighted the visitors’ clinical finishing, especially considering the two goals scored in the first half. Michel Lemoine’s early goal, assisted by Jorge Alvez, set the tone, but it was Willi Schneider’s strike just before halftime that truly underscored the visitors’ attacking intent. The second half saw Nilson Pires pull a goal back for Verford Park, but Michael Brown’s late effort sealed the result for Ston Roch Town, capping a match that was as much about discipline as it was about scoring.

Tactically, Ston Roch Town’s high shot volume and corner count—14—indicate a team that was eager to press forward and test the hosts’ defense, which was under constant pressure. The xG disparity suggests they were somewhat fortunate to convert three of their chances, but their efficiency was undeniable. Meanwhile, Verford Park’s defensive resilience was evident in their 16 saves, yet their inability to capitalize on their limited opportunities ultimately cost them. The match’s key moments—particularly the disciplined fouls and yellow cards—highlight a game played with intensity, if sometimes overzealousness, that kept the referee on his toes.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Verford Park 47% - 53% Ston Roch Town Shots (On Target: h-a): 7 (7-13) Corners: 1 - 14 Fouls: 15 - 12 Yellow Cards: 3 - 2 Red Cards: 0 - 0 Dribbles: 8 - 6 Pass Accuracy: 84% - 82% Tackles: 9 - 10

The result reflects the visitors’ ability to convert their chances more ruthlessly than their hosts, despite Verford Park’s disciplined defensive effort. With a game that balanced attack and discipline, Ston Roch Town’s victory was a testament to their tactical patience and clinical finishing, leaving Verford Park to ponder what might have been had their limited opportunities been more fruitful.