Richmond Kickers 3:2 Av Alta FC — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Richmond Kickers edged out Av Alta FC 3-2 in a lively USL League One contest, despite seeing far less of the ball. The home side were behind in possession but far more clinical in front of goal.

Tyler Freeman opened the scoring after 22 minutes, but Jimmie Villalobos levelled early in the second half. Richmond then struck twice in four minutes, Joshua Kirkland's 75th-minute effort followed by Matthew Bolduc's goal on 79 to make it 3-1. Joaquin Acuna pulled one back for Av Alta in the 87th, but Richmond held on.

The stats tell the story: Av Alta dominated possession with 72% and made 536 accurate passes, yet Richmond had 20 shots to their 11 and put 10 on target. The Kickers' two big chances were both scored, which proved decisive.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Richmond Kickers vs Av Alta FC?

Richmond Kickers 3-2 Av Alta FC (USL League One).

Who scored?

Tyler Freeman (22') for Richmond Kickers; Jimmie Villalobos (48', assist Adam Aoumaich) for Av Alta FC; Joshua Kirkland (75', assist Matthew Bolduc) for Richmond Kickers; Matthew Bolduc (79', assist Darwin Espinal) for Richmond Kickers; Joaquin Acuna (87', assist Christian Ortiz) for Av Alta FC.

Was Richmond Kickers's win deserved?

Not really — the opponent was the better side; Richmond Kickers won on finishing.

Were there any cards in Richmond Kickers vs Av Alta FC?

Yellow cards: Tyler Freeman (Richmond Kickers); Jimmie Villalobos (Av Alta FC); Owen O'Malley (Richmond Kickers); Sean Vinberg (Richmond Kickers); Nicholas Relerford (Av Alta FC); Yann Fillion (Richmond Kickers); Jerry Desdunes (Av Alta FC); Joshua Kirkland (Richmond Kickers).

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