Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 7

Away team Shots off target 5

Home team Saves 2

Away team Saves 4

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 11

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 2

The Campeonato Sul Matogrossense clash between Dourados AC and Costa Rica EC on 24th March 2024 was a close-knit match that ended 2-1 in favour of Dourados AC. Although both teams displayed competitive football, Dourados AC, the home team, were superior based on the data provided.

To identify the critical impacting factors, we will break down the major components. Starting with the offensive efforts, Dourados AC had a total of 13 shots (6 on target, 7 off), more than Costa Rica EC, who finished with a total of 8 (3 on target, 5 off). More opportunities generated translated to more goals for Dourados AC, as they secured two goals with only one assist, indicating an excellent individual effort.

The same applies to defensive efforts as the stats indicate Dourados AC’s goalkeeper had fewer saves, which shows lower pressure from the opposing team. Conversely, Costa Rica EC keeper was forced to make more saves (4 saves), indicating higher pressure from the home team.

In terms of fouls, Dourados AC had slightly more number at 12 compared to Costa Rica's 11, indicating a more aggressive style of play from the home side. However, it seems that their aggression wasn't harmful as they didn't draw any yellow or red cards.

Corners and offsides were quite even between the teams, with slight advantage to the home team (3 corners compared to 2 and 3 offsides compared to 2). Substitutions were equal for both teams (3 each), giving no particular advantage or disadvantage.

In conclusion, Dourados AC’s win was driven by their offensive efforts and stronger defensive structure, as well as their ability to handle high pressure. While the match was competitive, Dourados AC's ability to capitalise on their chances gave them the upper hand, resulting in the victory.

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