Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 1

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 0

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 1

Home team Fouls 8

Away team Fouls 6

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 4

The FA Trophy match held on November 18, 2023 at 15:00 EEST saw Maidstone United FC (an away team) secure a narrow victory over Dartford FC (a home team). The only goal was achieved in the second half of the game making the scoreline 1-0 in favor of Maidstone. Despite Dartford’s failed attempts, they were unable to convert their possessions into goals while their opponent capitalized on their single opportunity.

Dartford FC outperformed in terms of the attacking strategy as evident from their 10 shots, with 4 on target and 6 missing the mark. However, their inability to penetrate Maidstone’s defense was not due to a lack of opportunity but as a result of the outstanding goalkeeping from Maidstone's side, who delivered 4 critical saves. Contrastingly, Maidstone United only had 1 shot on target throughout the game which yet, got converted into the winning goal.

Discipline on the pitch was commendable for both teams, having no red cards or yellow cards issued in the entire 90 minutes. Dartford seemed slightly more aggressive, but nothing that warranted a card - they committed 8 fouls compared to Maidstone’s 6.

Dartford also reigned supreme in the area with corner kicks, earning 5 in contrast to Maidstone’s 1. However, the Maidstone defensive line did an excellent job by repelling all push from Dartford’s corner attempts.

The game did see various strategic shifts with Dartford substituting 3 players in contrast to Maidstone’s 2 substitutions. Despite these tactical changes, Dartford failed to break through Maidstone’s compact defense.

Offsides played a significant part in this match, mainly for Maidstone. They committed 4 offsides, which could signal either an aggressive attacking strategy or lack of spatial awareness. Dartford, on other hand, had only a single case of offside.

In summary, this victory for Maidstone United FC can be attributed to their robust defensive structure, exceptional performance by their goalkeeper, and efficient use of the few scoring opportunities they had. In contrast, Dartford FC’s dominance in attacking statistics was let down by their poor finishing and inability to convert set-pieces and on-target shots into goals.

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