Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Saves 2

Away team Saves 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Corner kicks 8

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Assists 4

Away team Assists 2

The game between Sampaio Correa FC and Pinheiro AC in the Campeonato Maranhense Serie A saw a tempered display on both sides, with neither side picking up a caution, a rarity in today's game.

Sampaio Correa FC outperformed Pinheiro AC in several crucial elements of the game leading to a 2-1 victory. This victory was majorly primarily supported by a superior offensive display with a superior shots on target ratio (5:3), higher number of assists (4:2), and notably far more corner kicks (8:4).

Sampaio Correa FC demonstrated a higher level of pressing game, made evident by their higher number of fouls committed. Their output of 12 fouls, although high, was a crucial strategic move that disrupted the rhythm of Pinheiro AC and limited their offensive capabilities.

However, defensively both teams showed nearly equal skill. Both teams had 4 shots going off target, while Pinheiro AC's keeper was marginally busier with 3 saves compared to just 2 by the home side.

Offside decisions were also well marshalled by both teams with Sampaio having 3 incidences compared to Pinheiro's 2. Despite this, Sampaio's superior control in managing the game meant they successfully contained their opposition.

All said and done, for those looking to analyze this match from a betting perspective, Sampaio Correa FC's efficiency in turning offensive opportunities like shots on target and corner kicks into goals, in combination with a disruptive defensive strategy, emerged as the decisive factor in their victory.

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