Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Shots on target 2

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 9

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Keeper saves 3

Away team Keeper saves 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

In the Isthmian Premier Division encounter of 09 December 2023, Margate FC saw a close defeat at home to Carshalton Athletic FC with a slim 1-0 margin favouring the visitors.

Statistically, both teams showed a fair game with no yellow or red cards given, indicating a clean level-played match. However, It was Carshalton with 50% shots on target efficiency (4 of 8 total) that had the distinction in the competition. While Margate managed 2 on-target strikes out of a total 7 shots, it was clear that the home side’s efficiency was lower, highlighting the lack of clinical finishing in front of goal.

Despite Margate having more corner kicks (4) compared to Carshalton's 3, the home team was unable to capitalise on those opportunities. This shortcoming would undeniably affect the outcome of the match. Moreover, the home team had shown less discipline with 9 fouls in contrast to the seven fouls by the away team, the higher interruption in play could potentially have disrupted their form and rhythm.

From another point of view, the goalkeepers’ involvement in the game was considerable, with Margate’s keeper making 3 saves to Carshalton’s 2 saves. This statistic exhibits the intensity of Carshalton’s offensive, pressing more on the Margate goalkeeper.

Lastly, in regards to substitutions, Margate made one more than their counterparts. This may suggest attempts to adjust their strategy or address fitness issues within the squad, yet this did not prevail to tip the balance of the game in their favor.

In conclusion, the game was decided by the visitors' efficiency to convert opportunities within the 90 minutes. While both teams showed moments of momentum and tactical discipline, the clinical finishing from Carshalton Athletic FC made the pivotal difference in this closely contested fixture. This match served as a reminder that taking chances when presented has a considerable impact on the match outcome, regardless of the match's overall dynamics.

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