In the FA Cup clash held on 2 September 2024, St. Ives Town FC triumphed over Harpenden Town FC with a display of strategic dominance and higher efficiency in key areas. St. Ives Town FC managed to convert their attacking efforts into a 3-1 victory, underscored by their higher shot accuracy and better utilization of set-pieces. With 12 shots on target out of a total of 18 attempts, St. Ives demonstrated their superior offensive prowess, whereas Harpenden struggled to find the back of the net after managing just 5 shots on target from 15 attempts.

The decisive factors were the midfield control and the efficiency in creating goal-scoring opportunities by St. Ives Town. They managed to complete 350 passes with an 85% accuracy rate, leading to better fluidity and control over the game tempo. In comparison, Harpenden Town made 280 passes with a 78% success rate. This disparity in ball possession and passing accuracy allowed St. Ives to orchestrate more cohesive and structured attacks, culminating in a higher number of corner kicks – 7 compared to Harpenden’s 3 – which directly contributed to one of their goals.

Defensively, St. Ives Town FC exhibited a more resilient and disciplined performance, conceding fewer fouls (10 versus Harpenden’s 15) and thus maintaining a cleaner and less disrupted defensive line. The home side’s goalkeeper also played a crucial role, making 4 key saves to neutralize Harpenden’s offensive attempts. On the other hand, Harpenden’s defence was less coordinated, often left vulnerable to counter-attacks, and only managed one effective save-making effort.

Substitutions proved to be a crucial tactic for St. Ives as well, with two substitutes contributing directly to their attacking plays, one even registering an assist. In contrast, Harpenden’s bench could not impact the game significantly, with substitutions failing to alter the dynamics on the pitch. No red cards or yellow cards marred the flow of the game, allowing St. Ives Town FC to maintain their momentum unimpeded, thereby cementing their superiority through structured game management and tactical acumen.

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