Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 2

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 5

Home team Corner kicks 2

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 15

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Possession 54%

Away team Possession 46%

Home team Passes completed 83%

Away team Passes completed 78%

Home team Goalkeeper saves 1

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

In a tightly contested National League South match on March 2, 2024, Maidstone United FC demonstrated a highly focused defensive strategy against the home side, Dover Athletic FC, as they were able to seize a 1-0 victory. Maidstone’s lone goal in the first half was a defining moment, setting the pace and making Dover chase the game.

Despite Dover Athletic FC (54%) having marginally more possession than Maidstone United FC (46%), they were unable to convert this possession into goals. One potential factor contributing to the outcome was the home team's inability to shoot on target, recording 3 shots on target compared to 2 for Maidstone. Interestingly, Maidstone had more shots off target (5) than Dover (4) but still managed to score. The efficiency in Maidstone's attacking third was a significant factor, with their two shots on target being one more than Dover could muster.

Dover Athletic FC goalkeeper made only one save compared to the three by Maidstone's goalkeeper, suggesting Maidstone were able to pose a more viable threat despite having fewer shots on target. Furthermore, despite Dover Athletic FC completing a higher percentage of their passes (83% compared to Maidstone's 78%), they were unable to efficiently penetrate Maidstone's solid defensive line and create scoring opportunities.

In terms of discipline, the match was fairly clean, with no yellow or red cards shown. Dover, however, committed more fouls (15) compared to Maidstone (10), potentially breaking up play and stifling their own momentum.

Maidstone gained the upper hand in aerial duels accuracy, having more corner kicks (4) compared to Dover (2), highlighting their dominance in set pieces. In addition, Dover's two offsides recorded showed their impatience or timing was off in trying to seize the initiative.

In conclusion, despite more shots off target, less possession, and lower pass completion rate, Maidstone United FC were able to maximize their chances, evidenced by their only on-target shot resulting into the decisive goal. On the other hand, Dover Athletic FC will need to improve their efficiency in front of goal, as well as their discipline to potentially commit fewer fouls, to clinch future games.

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