Home team Goals 3

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 5

Away team Assists 2

Home team Shots on target 8

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 5

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 8

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 15

Away team Fouls 18

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 4

In a highly anticipated match in the Copa Verde, Vila Nova Goiania convincingly defeated Rio Branco AC ES with a scoreline of 3-1. This victory was significantly guided by their offensive prowess and control of the ball, underlined by a total of 8 shots on target compared to Rio Branco's 4. Vila Nova's perceptible edge in assists, which stood at 5 compared to 2 by Rio Branco, also played a significant role in creating more goal-scoring opportunities, demonstrating superior teamwork.

In addition, the home team made an exceptional display of defense, committing fewer fouls (15 compared to 18 by Rio Branco) and demonstrating effective coordination that resulted in Rio Branco being caught offsides on 4 occasions as opposed to Vila Nova's 2.

Further indicators of Vila Nova's command of the game could be seen in the goalkeeper saves, with the Vila Nova goalkeeper making 3 critical saves compared to 5 saves made by Rio Branco's goalkeeper. Less work was required of Vila Nova's goalkeeper, suggesting a stronger defense, which fewer shots reached Rio Branco's target.

In terms of set-pieces, Vila Nova Goiania showed slight dominance, managing to win 5 corner kicks to Rio Branco's 4. This is another testament to Vila Nova's solid offensive pressure. Despite the higher number of shots off target (6) compared to Rio Branco's, the ultimate 3-1 victory in favour of Vila Nova robustly points towards their higher efficiency when it comes to utilizing chances.

On the disciplinary front, both the teams kept a clean sheet, with no yellow or red cards issued, indicating a fair play despite the competitive nature of the contest. The teams also strategically made equal substitutions (3 each) to keep the players fresh and the performance optimal.

Summing up, Vila Nova Goiania's superior goal conversion rate, combined with more precise team coordination and commendable defense, made the most significant impact on the outcome of this match. Their utilization of ball possession and constructively making the most of their goal opportunities led to their victory over Rio Branco AC ES.

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