Home team Shots on target 16

Away team Shots on target 9

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 7

Home team Goals 4

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 3

Away team Assists 1

Home team Saves 8

Away team Saves 12

Home team Corner Kicks 6

Away team Corner Kicks 5

Home team Fouls committed 14

Away team Fouls committed 10

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The National League South match between Braintree Town FC and Aveley FC on 16 December 2023, uncovered the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Braintree Town FC led the match with a 4-1 victory, making full use of their opportunity to strike on target, and minimising their shots off target.

The home team's remarkable accuracy with a total of 16 shots on target compared to Aveley FC’s 9, played a significant role in the game's outcome. Their superior ball control saw them getting more opportunities on goal, resulting in 4 goals. This was no doubt augmented by the solid teamwork showcased by Braintree Town FC with 3 assists during the game.

Aveley FC's struggles were evident, they could only manage 7 shots off target compared to Braintree’s 4, and saw their lone goal come off an assist. While they were steadfast in defending, their shot accuracy was not as strong.

Braintree's goalkeeper also displayed admirable performance with 8 saves, reducing Aveley FC's chances of scoring significantly. Even though Aveley FC's goalkeeper made a commendable 12 saves, the sheer volume of Braintree's attacking force proved too much to contain.

Analyzing the teams' discipline, it was an evenly matched game in that regard. There were no yellow or red cards shown to players from either side. The number of fouls committed by both teams was also quite near; Braintree committing 14 while Aveley 10.

The stat lines indicate that Braintree was more efficient with their substitutions, making less (2) compared to Aveley FC (3), which possibly indicates a more stable performance from their starting lineup.

In the field of corner kicks and offsides also, Braintree outperformed Aveley, highlighting their strong offensive performance once again.

In conclusion, a seamless synergy in assist and the scoring, coupled with confident goalkeeping, shaped the triumph for Braintree Town FC. Aveley FC, despite a measured defensive stance, was unsuccessful in thwarting Braintree's consistent assault on their goal. Their attacking facet will need to improve in future games for better results.

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