Home team Corner kicks 8

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Shots off target 7

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Shots on target 12

Away team Shots on target 10

Home team Goalkeeper saves 8

Away team Goalkeeper saves 12

Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 2

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 3

This Campeonato Cearense on the 12 of March 2024 lived up to its expectation as FC Atletico Cearense squared off against Horizonte FC CE at 23:00 EEST. The thrilling contest eventually ended in a 2:2 draw. Both teams displayed remarkable tenacity; however, certain statistical factors significantly affected the final result.

The home team, Atletico Cearense, attempted dramatically to take control of the match, taking more shots and corner kicks than the away team. Having fired a total of 19 shots compared to 12 from Horizonte FC, with 12 of those on target, they showcased their attacking prowess. A combination of stellar goalkeeping from their opponents with 12 saves and their own inability to hit the mark with 7 shots off target thwarted their efforts to secure a win. This highlights a focal point for improvement as conversion efficiency can determine the outcome of closely contested matches such as this.

Their utility on corner kicks was also well-noted with 8 corner kicks to their name. The creation of these opportunities shows their ability to maintain pressure and their dominance in possession; however, it also spotlights their need to leverage these moments more effectively.

Despite fewer shots overall, Horizonte FC exhibited efficiency, having 10 shots on target out of the 12. They were on the receiving end of 12 fouls, which is indicative of Atletico’s aggressive play, yet seemed to struggle with offsides, finding themselves in that position 3 times.

Both teams kept their discipline with no red or yellow cards awarded in this fixture. Substitutions made during the match seemed standard, with Atletico making one more substitution than Horizonte.

In conclusion, while both Atletico and Horizonte showcased offensive strength and effective teamwork with 2 goals and several shots on target each, defensive lapses, and efficacy in the final third primarily determined this match's outcome. Both goalkeepers made crucial saves; however, the relatively high number of shots off target from Atletico, contrasted with the offsides from Horizonte, tell a story of missed opportunities and flawed execution that resulted in a drawn game. For the bettors, a window of analysis has been provided, revealing that both teams have areas to refine, which could prove pivotal in their subsequent encounters.

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