Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 10

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Possession (%) 55

Away team Possession (%) 45

Home team Corner Kicks 7

Away team Corner Kicks 4

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

In a riveting display of precision and strategy, Maidstone United FC defeated Torquay United in an FA Cup match on the 14th of October 2023, 2-0.

Despite dominating possession with 55%, Torquay United were unable to capitalise on this advantage. Their total shots on target were near parity to that of their opponents - 4 compared to Maidstone United's 5, yet they failed to convert any of their attempts into a goal. Moreover, Torquay United's higher number of shots off target, 10 compared to Maidstone United's 6, indicates the lack of accuracy in their attack. Conversely, Maidstone United demonstrated excellent accuracy, scoring twice from their five attempts on target.

The endeavour shown by Torquay United's goalkeeper, who made 3 saves, could not match up to the robust defense displayed by Maidstone United, whose goalkeeper made 4 crucial saves. Also, the fact that Maidstone United had lesser corner kicks (4 against Torquay's 7) and still managed to score twice speaks volumes about the team's knack for optimisation.

An intriguing aspect to note was that both teams were disciplined with no red or yellow cards in the match. Torquay United's slight uptick in fouls (12 versus Maidstone's 8) might also suggest a higher level of aggressiveness, but it failed to yield concrete results.

Bearing in mind the number of offsides, both teams had relatively similar counts, Torquay United edged ahead with 3 offsides compared to Maidstone United's 2. This didn't have a significant impact on the game's outcome as Maidstone United had a strong defence strategy in place.

In terms of substitutions, Torquay United made one more than Maidstone United, implying their attempts to bring on fresh legs and potentially change their attacking rhythm. Unfortunately, this strategy did not bear fruit in terms of goals scored.

Overall, despite having less possession, fewer corner kicks and making fewer substitutions Maidstone United FC outperformed Torquay United in terms of accuracy, scoring efficiency and goalkeeping capability which eventually led to their victory. This match underscored the pivotal role of accuracy and conversion rates in determining match outcomes. The fact that Maidstone United significantly excelled in these areas compared to Torquay United, ultimately clinched their success.

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