Home team shots on target 9

Away team shots on target 6

Home team shots off target 4

Away team shots off target 8

Home team Fouls 8

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

In the National League North competition on 4th November 2023, Southport FC managed a 3-2 victory over Rushall Olympic in a remarkable display of resilience. Despite this, Rushall Olympic displayed superior shot accuracy and control throughout the match.

Rushall Olympic's offensive strategy was more prominent with 9 shots on target compared to Southport FC's 6. However, their conversion rate was significantly lower. Remarkably, of the 6 on-target attempts made by Southport FC, 50% ended up in the back of the net, which underlines their sharp finishing in contrast to Rushall Olympic's lack of precision.

Rushall Olympic's dominance expanded to corner kicks with 7 attempts against Southport FC's 2. Unfortunately, the lack of conversions from these set-pieces displays an area that the Rushall Olympic may need to improve upon.

On the defensive side, both teams were disciplined, with Rushall Olympic committing 8 fouls and Southport FC only just behind on 7. There were no cards issued during the match, indicating fair play and a sustained level of sportsmanship from both teams. As for offsides, Rushall Olympic was caught out 3 times, compared to just once for Southport FC, which serves as another indicator of Rushall Olympic's willingness to push the offensive line but perhaps a lack of coordination in doing so effectively.

In terms of changes, Rushall Olympic made all three permitted substitutions, while Southport FC only made two. While a larger number of substitutions often indicates a will to change tactics or personnel to bring a fresh approach, it is unclear whether this was effective for the home team given the final outcome.

In conclusion, although Rushall Olympic demonstrated commendable ball possession and attacking intent, Southport FC's more precise finishing was critical in securing their victory. Their ability to convert a higher percentage of their less frequent opportunities made the match a masterclass in efficiency and precision, earning them their well-deserved three points.

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