Home team Shots on Target 5

Away team Shots on Target 4

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 3

Home team Corner Kicks 4

Away team Corner Kicks 3

Home team Fouls 8

Away team Fouls 6

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home Team Goalkeeper Saves 2

Away Team Goalkeeper Saves 2

The clash between Dandenong City SC and Altona Magic SC in the NPL Victoria on 16th February 2024 was an intense affair that ended in a narrow victory for Dandenong City SC with a scoreline of 3-2.

Based on the statistical analysis, both teams had a similar game in terms of attacking. Dandenong City had a slightly edge with 5 shots on target compared to Altona Magic’s 4, which eventually made a difference as they were able put one more goal past the opposition. While both teams had the same number of goalkeeper saves (2), the match was decided by the accuracy of shots rather than the number of saves.

The evenness of play was also evident in the similar number of substitutions carried out by both teams. Both teams made strategic changes and utilised their bench strength, however, Dandenong City with 3 substitutions compared to Altona's 2 may have gained a slight advantage in terms of introducing fresh legs to the field.

Discipline-wise, both teams managed to keep their cards in check, as evidenced by the fact there were no yellow or red cards issued in the game. This plays in favor of both teams as they managed to keep their full squad on the pitch.

In terms of set-pieces, Dandenong City had a slight advantage with 4 corner kicks compared to Altona Magic’s 3. Furthermore, they were marginally better with their runs as they were flagged offside only twice in comparison to Altona’s three offsides.

Comparatively, Dandenong City were also slightly more aggressive on the field as they committed 8 fouls as against the visitors' 6, showing their determination and persistent effort in order to gain back possession and create scoring chances.

In summary, while Altona Magic SC had an impressive game, Dandenong City's stronger attacking play and strategic use of substitutions possibly tipped the match in their favor. This match serves as an example of how even marginal factors can significantly impact the outcome of a highly competitive game of football.

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