Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 8

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 7

Away team Goalkeeper saves 5

Based on the statistical data provided, the Africa Cup of Nations match on March 27, 2023, between Niger and Algeria was a tightly contested affair that saw a lot of action on both sides of the pitch.

Algeria came out victorious with a single goal, despite Niger having a slightly higher number of assists. This indicates a probable efficiency on the part of Algeria's defense and/or inefficiency in Niger's finishing - an assertion supported by the fact that the Algerian goalkeeper made 5 saves as compared to the 7 made by the Nigerien goalkeeper.

The standard measure of offensive prowess, shots on target, was in favor of Algeria (8) in comparison to Niger (5). Despite having fewer assists, Algeria effectively converted their opportunities into threatening shots more so than Niger, potentially contributing to their victory.

Although Niger lost, they were not completely outplayed in this match, as revealed by the equivalent number of substitutions (3) made by both teams. The matching substitutions suggest an evenly matched competition at least in terms of resources and tactics adjustments. Niger, however, committed more fouls (12) compared to Algeria (7), which may have disrupted their rhythm and created free opportunities for Algeria.

Algeria demonstrated a slightly better performance in the aspect of corner kicks, having taken one more than Niger. This could be an indication of Algeria applying more pressure in Niger's defensive third, more specifically on the sides.

In summary, Algeria's victory appears driven by a combination of defensive efficiency, reflected in fewer goalkeeper saves and lesser fouls committed compared to Niger, and effective utilization of offensive opportunities, demonstrated in more shots on target and corner kicks. While Niger was not significantly outplayed, as evidenced by the close scores and matching substitutions, they will likely need to both better convert assists into shots and tighten defensive strategies to improve game outcomes.

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