Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 8

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 7

Home team Shots off target 9

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 5

Away team Fouls 2

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Looking closely at the statistical data provided, the National League North match between Kettering Town FC and Scarborough Athletic FC on 1st April 2023 ended in a hard-fought 1:1 draw, putting each team's resolve to the test.

Kettering exhibited a more aggressive approach, registering a total of 17 shots, 8 of them on target, compared to Scarborough's 9 shots, 5 of them on target. This dominance in the shooting department, however, was partially mitigated by the exceptional performance of Scarborough's goalkeeper who made 7 saves, compared to Kettering's goalkeeper who had 4 saves.

Kettering's higher aggression also extended to their corner kicks as they had 5 compared with Scarborough's 2, demonstrating a stronger offensive threat from wide areas or set-piece situations. However, these opportunities were negated by Scarborough's sturdy defence, ensuring the match ended in a draw.

With the number of fouls made at low levels for both teams, neither team seemed to resort to frequent unlawful interruptions. Kettering had 5 infringements while Scarborough had only 2. The fair play can also be observed by the absence of any sanctions, either red or yellow cards, throughout the match.

In terms of assists, Kettering showcased higher level of teamwork with 2 assists in contrast to Scarborough's 1. This might suggest a better link-up play within Kettering's parts. But this didn’t significantly impact the final score, as the teams showed defensive resilience, despite the pressure.

The management of substitutes was also slightly different, with Kettering making 3 substitutions compared to Scarborough's 2. This possibly indicates a more tactical and varying style of play by Kettering's management to adapt to the game dynamics.

Overall, consistent performance by Scarborough's goalkeeper was instrumental in thwarting Kettering's significant offensive endeavours that pivoted the match results for Scarborough and prevented Kettering from securing a win. Despite having fewer shots and assists, Scarborough managed to draw the game indicating a more efficient use of their fewer opportunities.

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