Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 2

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

In a match marked by passion and commitment from start to finish, it was the home team, Santa Cruz PE, who managed to clinch a narrow 2-1 victory against visitors Afogados da Ingazeira FC in the Campeonato Pernambucano A1 on 19 February 2024.

Although shots on target were pretty even for both teams, Santa Cruz PE finished with a higher conversion rate, with 4 shots on target yielding for the home side compared to Afogados da Ingazeira FC’s 3 shots on target. Both the sides' goalkeepers were equally involved, each securing 2 saves for their teams.

Interestingly, the supportive play on the field was a hallmark of this match; with all goals during the play being facilitated by assists from fellow players (2 from Santa Cruz PE and 1 from Afogados da Ingazeira FC).

Santa Cruz PE demonstrated slightly better control over the ball, with 5 successful corner kicks out of the total attempted, compared to Afogados da Ingazeira FC's 4. Moreover, they held a significant advantage in committing fewer offsides which indicated a disciplined offensive strategy.

However, it was not all rosy for the home team. They committed more fouls during the match, ten in contrast to the away side’s eight; which could indicate a more aggressive approach that might need to be reined in for future matches. Yet, it is significant to note that this somewhat aggressive play didn't turn into bookings since neither team received any yellow or red cards in this match.

The three substitutions made by each team failed to shift the dynamics of the game significantly, suggesting a parallel level of depth and quality in the teams' squads.

In conclusion, looking at the core numbers, the match was evidently a tough challenge for both sides. However, Santa Cruz PE's higher conversion rate in front of the goal and advantage in set-piece play with more successful corners were key to their triumph on the night. They would need to keep an eye on discipline in future fixtures to reduce their fouls, but their display offered plenty of positives to take into their upcoming games.

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