Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Corner Kicks 3

Away team Corner Kicks 2

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 5

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

As we examine closely the key statistics of the match that occurred on February 17, 2024 between Maranhao AC and Chapadinha MA in the Campeonato Maranhense Serie A, we find that the performance was fairly balanced. Maranhao AC, the home team, was the victor with a 2-1 win. This was a result of effective teamwork and execution in front of the goal, as shown by their two goals and two assists. They had an impressive total of 5 shots on target compared to the 3 shots on target by the away team, Chapadinha MA.

Maranhao AC's goalkeeper made a significant contribution with 2 key saves which aided in protecting their lead. The away team goalkeeper also made 3 crucial saves, but it was not enough to hold off the home team's offensive pressure.

The home team also had 4 shots that went off target, slightly higher than the 2 shots off target from the away team, which indicates a high level of aggression and attacking mentality from Maranhao AC.

When it comes to set pieces, Maranhao AC also prevailed as they had 3 corner kicks in contrast to the 2 corner kicks by Chapadinha MA. A more physical game was played by Maranhao AC as indicated by the 6 fouls they committed compared to the 5 by Chapadinha MA.

The 2 offsides by the home team and 1 offside by the away team suggest a high pressing play and attempts to break through the opposition's defence. However, getting caught offsides might also suggest a certain level of lack of discipline in maintaining their positions.

Despite the fairly balanced game stat-wise, it was Maranhao AC's ability to capitalize efficiently on their chances and perhaps better possession that tipped the scales in their favor. Both teams made 3 substitutions that didn't seem to alter the overall rhythm and performance of the teams.

In all, the main factor that determined this match's outcome was the home team's ability to get more shots on target and thus score more goals. Especially in fixtures where there were no distinctive cards granted, converting shots into goals becomes a paramount factor in deciding the victor. Hence, based on their performance, Maranhao AC was the deserved winner.

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