Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Possessions (%) 52

Away team Possessions (%) 48

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Saves 5

Away team Saves 3

Home team Fouls 8

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 2

This CONCACAF Nations League game, which took place on 28 March 2023, ended in a 1-1 draw between the home team, Trinidad and Tobago, and the away team, Nicaragua. Both teams put up a strong front, ensuring an evenly contested match as evidenced by the match statistics.

With a slim lead in possession of 52% compared to Nicaragua's 48%, Trinidad & Tobago managed to slightly dominate ball control. However, they were unable to translate this slightly higher ball control into a high shot-on-target ratio; they managed only 4 shots on target out of 9 attempts, compared to Nicaragua's efficient 6 shots on target out of 10 attempts. This higher efficiency in the offensive play resulted in Nicaragua's lone goal for the match.

On the defensive end, Trinidad & Tobago goalkeeper was more active, making 5 saves as opposed to Nicaragua's 3. This shows that despite Trinidad & Tobago's majority possession, Nicaragua were more relentless in their attacking play. The defensive astuteness of Trinidad & Tobago made sure they conceded only 1 goal which was also the case for Nicaragua.

Set-pieces seemed not to play a significant role in the game, with Trinidad & Tobago taking 3 corner kicks and Nicaragua taking 4. With limited offsides and no yellow or red cards, the game maintained a clean and fair-play spirit. Both teams also made 2 substitutions each, indicating similar strategies and match tempo.

The fouls committed show an average aggressive game, with Nicaragua slightly leading by committing 10 fouls to Trinidad and Tobago's 8. Despite the equal number of goals, there is an indication of more aggressive play from Nicaragua side potentially attempting to disrupt the home team's rhythm.

In conclusion, both teams exhibited commendable performance with relative balance in various statistical categories. The match outcome was definitely a reflection of the closely fought tactical battle with both teams showcasing tactical discipline, resulting in the 1-1 draw. However, Nicaragua marginally outperformed Trinidad & Tobago in terms of shot on target efficiency and created slightly more goal scoring opportunities, thus applying more pressure on the opposition's defence.

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