In this thrilling head to head in the FA WSL League Cup, Sunderland Women clashed with Durham FC Women, leading to a hard-fought 2-2 draw. The game's evenly matched result was mirrored in performance stats across both teams, but a few crucial strengths and weaknesses became apparent.

Despite what the scoreline suggests, careful analysis of the data reveals that the match was not as evenly balanced as it might seem at first glance. Sunderland displayed superior control in terms of keeping the opposition under threat, as reflected in their direct shots on goal. The home team registered a total of four corner kicks - one more than their counterparts, which indicates a higher amount of attacking chances or actions near the opposition's goal area.

Early control of the game in the first half by Sunderland was clearly visible, with two out of their total goals coming within the first 42 minutes. Their first success was just nine minutes after Durham FC's early goal, and the second came at the late minutes of the first half providing a significant psychological advantage going into half-time.

However, discipline seems to have been a crucial weak point for Sunderland. They were caught offside on five occasions compared to Durham's four - a minor yet significant difference. This indicates a struggle in Sunderland's offensive timing and coordination, which can disrupt flow and derail attacking opportunities.

Despite a seemingly dominant first half by Sunderland, Durham FC managed to claw back, scoring a game-tying goal in the second half. Their resilience is commendable and undoubtedly a major factor in their match-saving success. Yellow card offences were also evenly balanced, with one for each team, indicating an equally matched level of intensity and aggression.

In terms of set-pieces, although the home team managed to secure one more corner than the away team, they failed to convert these chances into decisive goals, thus missing key opportunities to take a decisive lead.

The two evenly matched teams, if we dissect the substantial number of offside decisions, hint at aggressive offensive strategies from both ends. However, it also illustrates a commendable job by both sets of defenders to catch their opponents offside.

Whilst analysis of these statistics offers a clear insight into the performance of the two sides, it's important to remember the unpredictable nature of football. Nonetheless, the data provides a snapshot of the areas both teams excelled in and others where they could improve. Both Sunderland and Durham can, however, be proud of their performance and the thrilling 2-2 draw they battled out on the pitch.

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