Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 2

Home team off target 1

Away team off target 0

Home team Goalkeeper saves 0

Away team Goalkeeper saves 2

Home team Corner Kicks 1

Away team Corner Kicks 2

Home team Fouls 3

Away team Fouls 2

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team offsidess 0

Away team offsides 1

The National League North match on the 14th January 2023, between Southport FC and AFC Fylde was a lesson in precision and effective capitalisation of opportunities by AFC Fylde, despite having less presence in front of the goal compared to the home side.

AFC Fylde, even though registered fewer shots on target (2) compared to their opponents (3), benefited from higher accuracy with their attempts, managing to convert both of these shots into goals. A key performance factor was the efficiency in front of the goal/ Their ability to capitalize on their limited chances was certainly a decisive factor in their win.

Despite Southport FC controlling the match offensively with more shots on target (3) and a single shot off target (1), they were let down by their finishing. Southport FC's lack of potency in their attacking play was evident and this, combined with AFC Fylde's tight defensive line, restricted them to a single goal.

Southport FC's inability to convert their one corner kick into a goal-scoring opportunity, compared to AFC Fylde's utilisation of both of their corner kicks, further illustrates their wasted chances in strategic plays. Football is a game of opportunities and unfortunately for Southport FC, they didn't make the most of theirs.

AFC Fylde managed two crucial saves by the goalkeeper. These proved pivotal in maintaining their lead in the match. A lesser-discussed, but equally impactful aspect of AFC Fylde’s approach was their discipline in reducing the number of fouls committed (2) keeping the game flowing in their favour.

An interesting aspect of the game was the differing approaches to substitutions. With AFC Fylde making one more substitution (3) in comparison to Southport FC's two, it became evident that Fylde's tactical manoeuvres played a significant role in their victory. Their ability to bring fresh legs on and adapt their approach according to the in-game situation goes to show the depth of their squad and their tactical awareness.

Primarily, AFC Fylde's victory can be attributed to their clinical finishing and solid defensive organisation. Every shot on target was converted into a goal while the goalkeeper ensured that the lead was protected. On the other side, Southport FC will reflect on the missed chances that could have potentially altered the outcome of this match.

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