Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 7

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Corner kicks 8

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 14

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The National League North encounter between Kidderminster Harriers FC and Hereford FC on 01 January 2023 ended in a stalemate with both teams cancelling each other out in a 1-1 draw. In a game where both teams had fair opportunities, several statistical factors played a decisive role in the ultimate outcome.

Both teams were disciplined in their approach as evident from the absence of any yellow or red cards shown during the match. This lack of fouls may have helped keep the flow of the game steady, without unnecessary disruptions, increasing the intensity and competitiveness of the game.

A striking point to consider in this game would be the conversion rates by both sides. Kidderminster had a total of 11 shots, out of which 6 were on target, whilst Hereford had 11 shots with 7 on target. While both teams had nearly equal shots on target, their goalkeepers' performances held the key. Kidderminster’s goalkeeper made 4 crucial saves compared to Hereford’s 3, maintaining the scoreboard at an equal level.

The high number of corner kicks for Kidderminster (8 compared to Hereford's 3) reveals their attacking edge in terms of possession and control. However, they were unable to capitalise on this advantage which might have changed the momentum of the game.

The significant number of fouls by Kidderminster (14) compared to Hereford's 10 may indicate a struggling defence. This could have altered the pace of their game, giving away potential possession and breaking their attacking setup.

Substitutions play a vital role in bringing in fresh energy and tactics into the field. Hereford FC, making three substitutions as opposed to Kidderminster's two, brought in fresh legs and tactics which might have helped balance the game's pace to some extent.

From an offsides perspective, Kidderminster showed more assertiveness and risk-taking in their forward strategies with 2 offsides compared to Hereford's 1. However, this did not effectively translate to the final scoring, which again reflects the quality of the execution.

In summary, despite Kidderminster’s dominant display in terms of corner kicks, they were unable to translate this into a victory. Key factors that resulted in the match ending in a draw can be attributed to the equally matched shots on target, impressive saves from goalkeepers, measured discipline, effective tactical substitutions by Hereford and crucially, the inability to capitalize on set-pieces by Kidderminster.

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