Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 7

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Fouls committed 12

Away team Fouls committed 7

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

On 22nd April 2023, Crawley Town secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory against Hartlepool United in an interesting League Two encounter. Despite being the away team, Crawley came out as the dominant force in the game, reflected in their higher number of shots on target (7 versus Hartlepool’s 4), even though Hartlepool attempted more shots overall.

Crawley Town's precision in front of the goal was higher with nearly 70% of their attempts hitting the target, as compared to Hartlepool who had a hit rate of 40%. This sharp shooting proved crucial in a game where the number of chances created were at a premium.

On the defensive end, Crawley committed fewer fouls (7 compared to Hartlepool’s 12), showing their disciplined approach. Crawley's defense also managed to hold a strong line, catching Hartlepool offside once.

With the game being closely contested, both teams were forced to dip into their benches. Hartlepool made three substitutions to try to turn the tide of the game, but were unsuccessful in their attempt, while Crawley, having taken the lead, seemingly utilized their substitutions for more tactical reasons, making two of their own.

In the goalkeeping department, both teams’ goalkeepers were called into action multiple times, with Hartlepool's making 5 saves and Crawley's making 4. The difference, of course, being that the latter’s saves were successful in maintaining a clean sheet.

Despite having more corner kicks (3 vs Crawley’s 2), Hartlepool was unable to capitalize on these added opportunities to breach Crawley's defense.

In conclusion, Crawley Town showcased a well-rounded performance, balancing both offensive precision and disciplined defense. They capitalized on their substantial targeted attempts on goal and minimized fouls. Their superiority in these metrics underlined a solid all-round performance, something that Hartlepool United, despite their effort, couldn't match on the day. This performance from Crawley Town shouldn't be understated and would have indeed come in handy for football bettors as factors like shooting accuracy and defensive discipline ended up playing a significant role in the match outcome.

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