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 6

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 4

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

In the Canadian Championship match between Atletico Ottawa and Valour FC, the game reflected keen competition, with the home team claiming a 2-1 victory.

Performance-wise, Atletico Ottawa posed a more significant attacking threat with a total of 6 shots on target compared to Valour FC's 5. Despite this slim margin, it was the home team's efficiency in front of goal that earned them the win, converting two of their on-target attempts into goals. Their finishing was complemented by 2 successful assists, indicating effective teamwork up front as well.

Defensively, despite less fouls (4 against Valour FC's 7), Atletico Ottawa also showcased astute organisation in their backline. They were pulled offsides fewer times (1-2), which shows a more disciplined defensive line than their opponents. Ottawa's goalkeeper, just like his opposite number, made 4 crucial saves, further adding to their defensive solidity.

Nonetheless, Valour FC were not entirely outplayed. They had 5 shots on target and managed to convert one of these attempts—a relatively reasonable conversion ratio. However, lowest scoring ratio and lack of discipline (as indicated by the higher number of fouls and offsides) possibly weighed down their performance.

The number of corner kicks, a useful barometer of a team's attacking persistence, was led, if only just, by Atletico Ottawa by 5-3. This further underlines the home team's edge in putting sustained pressure in the attacking third.

Substitutions made by both teams were levelled at three apiece, suggesting both managers were keen to shift tactics and influence proceedings.

In sum, this match was a tactical exhibition, proving again that marginally superior attacking, defensive discipline, and efficient conversion in front of goal often prove decisive in football. No red or yellow cards were recorded for either side, suggesting a controlled, disciplined game. Atletico Ottawa triumphed through their clinical finishing and astute defensive organisation, despite fervid competition from Valour FC. A match to remember for its astute tactical play and competitiveness.

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