Shithleen Lon 1 - 4 Burnsey Rangers

Key Events:

• 2' Burnsey Rangers Allan Carroll scores, assisted by Michel Lemoine
• 17' Shithleen Lon Luis Pinto scores, assisted by Lindomar Da Silva
• 23' Yellow card to Burnsey Rangers Branko Bartolić
• 40' Burnsey Rangers Nilson Pires scores, assisted by Philippe Robert
• 41' Yellow card to Shithleen Lon Stuart Mitchell
• 49' Yellow card to Shithleen Lon Rainer Müller
• 54' Burnsey Rangers Michel Lemoine scores
• 67' Burnsey Rangers Phillip Lewis scores, assisted by Michael Brown
• 73' Yellow card to Shithleen Lon Israel Morales

The match’s key moments tell a story of opportunism and discipline. Burnsey Rangers opened the scoring early, with Allan Carroll converting a Michel Lemoine assist at 2'. The hosts responded through Luis Pinto at 17', assisted by Lindomar Da Silva, briefly halting the visitors’ momentum. However, the Rangers’ attacking potency was evident as Nilson Pires doubled their lead at 40', with a well-placed finish from Philippe Robert’s pass. The visitors’ control was reflected in their 61% possession and 14 shots on target, far outstripping the home side’s efforts, which yielded only six on target. Despite this, the game was not without its disciplinary moments, with yellow cards shown to both sides, including a late booking for Israel Morales in the 73rd minute. The Rangers sealed the victory with two more goals in the second half, from Michel Lemoine at 54' and Phillip Lewis at 67', the latter assisted by Michael Brown, demonstrating their attacking versatility.

While the game was largely a showcase for Burnsey Rangers’ attacking efficiency, the home side’s defensive resilience was notable, especially considering the number of fouls committed. The Rangers’ superior pass accuracy (86%) and higher number of shots on target (14) underscore their tactical dominance. The xG figures—home 1.72, away 3.64—highlight that the visitors’ finishing was well above expectation, emphasizing their clinical nature. For the hosts, the game was a lesson in the importance of converting chances, as their xG suggested they could have scored more than once, but the Rangers’ goalkeeper and defensive organization kept them at bay. Ultimately, Burnsey Rangers deserved their victory, with their attacking players making the most of their opportunities and their disciplined approach limiting the hosts’ counterattacks.

Match Statistics:

Possession: Shithleen Lon 39% - Burnsey Rangers 61% Shots (On Target): Shithleen Lon 8 (6) - Burnsey Rangers 15 (14) Corners: Shithleen Lon 2 - Burnsey Rangers 4 Fouls: Shithleen Lon 11 - Burnsey Rangers 5 Yellow Cards: Shithleen Lon 3 - Burnsey Rangers 1 Red Cards: none Dribbles: Shithleen Lon 11 - Burnsey Rangers 11 Pass Accuracy: Shithleen Lon 78% - Burnsey Rangers 86%