Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 0

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Corner Kicks 3

Away team Corner Kicks 2

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

In the National League South match on October 24, Hemel Hempstead Town faced and defeated Braintree Town FC with a score of 2-1 at home.

The absence of red and yellow cards indicates a clean match that was not dominated by aggression or poor conduct. Thus, the teams had the opportunity to demonstrate both their playing style and skill without interference from penalties.

Hemel Hempstead showcased their scoring competency by putting 2 goals past Braintree. Despite not having any assists, they were able to capitalize on their 5 shots on target, indicating a clinical finishing ability. In contrast, Braintree, even with an assist, managed just one goal from three on-target shots.

Although Braintree executed more shots than Hemel Hempstead (9 shots compared to 9), their scoring return was poor, thereby suggesting ineffective striking and potential opportunities missed. Their 6 shots off target with only 1 assist suggest a lack of coordination in their final third.

Defensively, Braintree’s goalkeeper performed admirably with 3 saves, but it was not enough to curtail Hemel Hempstead's attacking prowess. Hemel Hempstead's goalkeeper made 2 vital saves to preserve their lead.

In terms of set-pieces, Hemel Hempstead had more corner kicks (3 compared to 2). Still, the transposition into goal-scoring opportunities may not have been significant since no assists were noted from the home side.

Fouls committed by both sides were not far apart, Hemel Hempstead with 6 and Braintree with 7. Substitutions made by both sides were strategical in different ways; Hemel Hempstead made 2 while Braintree made 3.

The offside trap seemed to work slightly better for Braintree, who managed to catch Hemel Hempstead offside twice compared to once for their side.

In conclusion, this match was marked by clinical finishing by Hemel Hempstead Town despite less attacking play. Their effective defense and goalkeeping were substantial factors in the final result. Braintree Town FC, however, will need to work on their finishing and coordination in the final third to improve their goal return.

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