Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 2

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 1

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 8

Away team Fouls 5

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

In a closely contested Isthmian Premier Division football match, held on January 01, 2024, Horsham FC hosted and lost to Whitehawk FC by a slim margin of 1 goal.

Putting the final score aside, based on the numerical analysis it seems that Horsham FC was dominant throughout the match. They had a total of ten shots (4 on target and 6 off target) compared to a meagre five shots from Whitehawk FC (2 on target and 3 off target). Despite having a notably higher number of shots, Horsham FC were foiled on their attempts by a resilient and tactically proficient Whitehawk FC, whose goalkeeper made a significant contribution with 4 vital saves compared to only one by the Horsham FC goalkeeper. This high shot rate yet low efficiency in finishing clearly played a key role in determining the match outcome.

Regarding the team play and discipline, Horsham FC led in corner kicks by a margin of 5 to 2 and also committed a higher share of fouls – 8 compared to Whitehawk FC's 5. Horsham FC also utilized their bench more, making 3 substitutions compared to Whitehawk FC’s 2.

Horsham FC also led in being caught offside twice, while Whitehawk FC was caught offside only once during the game, a factor indicting their cautious strategy.

Despite a lower number of committed fouls, Whitehawk FC was able to maintain discipline effectively as shown by the lack of yellow or red cards received by either side.

In conclusion, even though Horsham FC seemed to have dominated the match based on their attacking statistics, it was Whitehawk FC's defensive solidity, discipline, effective strategy, and particularly exceptional goalkeeping which led them to an important away win. This match serves as an exemplary display that dominating the statistics doesn't always translate to a victory, as it's the efficiency and execution in vital moments that often determine the outcome.

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