Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 9

Away team Shots off target 7

Home team Saves 2

Away team Saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 7

Away team Fouls 6

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 0

Possession Home team 56%

Possession Away team 44%

In a fiercely fought National League South encounter, Aveley FC emerged as the victors over St Albans City FC with a tight 1-0 scoreline on 28 October 2023.

The match was edged by Aveley FC, who made the most of their fewer shots on target. They registered three shots on target, one of which crucially found the back of the net, in contrast to St Albans City FC who had one more shot but failed to convert any into goals.

The pivotal moment in the match came in the second half when Aveley scored the solitary goal that determined the match outcome. Meanwhile, St Albans City FC might rue what appears to have been missed opportunities; nine times they shot off target, perhaps indicating a lack of precision in their final third performance.

Also noteworthy was the goalkeeping performance from Aveley FC. The goalkeeper made major contributions, with four decisive saves, compared to two saves by the home team's goalkeeper. This inevitably played a significant role in maintaining their slim lead.

Corner kicks were more prominent for St Albans City FC with five, compared to Aveley FC’s three. However, this numerical advantage did not translate into goals for St Albans City, potentially showing a lack of efficiency during set-pieces.

Both the home and away teams maintained a clean discipline record, with no red or yellow cards shown. There were however normal fouls throughout the match with St Albans City FC committing one more foul than Aveley FC.

In terms of substitutions, St Albans City FC made one more than Aveley FC, possibly showcasing their attempts to change the game's dynamic in their lack of goalscoring favour.

Despite St Albans City FC dominating the possession percentage at 56%, demonstrating their control of the game flow, it did not ultimately translate into a positive result. This was due to Aveley FC’s clinical efficiency in front of goal.

This win for Aveley FC illustrates the significance of making the most of scoring chances, combined with strong defensive work to protect the lead. On the other hand, it exposes where St Albans City FC might have to refocus their efforts, in converting chances into goals despite enjoying more ball possession.

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