Home team Shots on target 12

Away team Shots on target 9

Home team Shots off target 8

Away team Shots off target 5

Home team Assists 4

Away team Assists 1

Home team Goalkeeper saves 7

Away team Goalkeeper saves 11

Home team Corner kicks 7

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 5

Away team Fouls 4

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Coverage:

This balanced encounter between Folkestone Invicta FC and Billericay Town FC in the Isthmian Premier Division saw each team take a point from the match in a 1-1 draw on January 14th, 2023.

Folkestone exhibited more aggression in their attack, having 12 shots on target compared to Billericay’s 9 and also surpassing Billericay in off-target shots, 8 to Billericay’s 5. This aggressive play was supported by 4 assists, a significantly higher assist rate than their counterparts who only managed one. This signals superior offensive teamwork on the part of Folkestone. In spite of this, total goal tally for both teams standing at one apiece goes to show that aggression doesn't always equate to success in football.

Shots on target are never effective unless they result in goals and this was negated with high quality goalkeeper performances. The goalkeepers had a significant impact on the scoreline, saving most of the shots faced. Billericay’s goalkeeper stood out, making 11 saves compared to the home side's 7. The number of saved shots by the Billericay goalkeeper was a pivotal factor in their ability to keep the scoreline level.

Folkestone seized control of the game’s mechanics more effectively, winning 7 corner kicks against Billericay’s 4. This dominance over set pieces shows Folkestone's ability to exert pressure on Billericay. The off-side trap was also more efficiently handled by Folkestone, with only 2 offsides compared to their opponents' 1, indicating a more organised defence line. However, despite this pressure, it didn't translate into a winning advantage.

Regarding discipline, both teams kept an even keel, not warranting a single red or yellow card from the referee. Even though Folkestone committed slightly more fouls than the visitors (5 to 4), overall, it was a clean match from both sides.

Substitutions were in favour of the home team, with three changes compared to two from Billericay.

In each measurable way, statistics suggest that Folkestone were the more dominant of the two sides, but Billericay's impressive goalkeeper performance and their efficiency in taking opportunities ultimately led to a balanced and even result. Each team will be looking to the next game to gain more than just one point.

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