Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 2

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 7

Home team Shots off target 8

Away team Shots off target 11

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 14

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 2

In a thrilling National League South encounter, Taunton Town FC emerged victorious, sealing a narrow 3-2 victory over Tonbridge Angels FC. The outcome was largely driven by more efficient shot taking by Taunton and their ability to capitalise on opportunities from set-pieces and game transitions.

Tonbridge Angels FC went into the break leading by 1 - 0, however, they struggled to sustain their lead in the second half. While the home side exhibited a higher number of shots in total (14), the percentage of shots on target was only 43% compared to Taunton's 39%, demonstrating a minor, yet significant edge in the attacking third.

Taunton committed 14 fouls opposed to Tonbridge's 10, indicating a possible struggle in maintaining defensive discipline. This, however, didn't result in any yellow or red cards, and therefore didn't significantly impact the match proceedings. Tonbridge were caught offside three times compared to Taunton's two, showcasing a well-organised defence structure for the latter.

The game was evenly poised in terms of saves made by both teams' goalkeepers, standing at 4 each. However, Taunton were able to utilise their fewer shots more effectively, scoring 3 goals from 7 on-target shots compared to Tonbridge's 2 goals from a similar number of on-target shots.

Interestingly, despite having fewer corner kicks (3) than Tonbridge (5), Taunton were more effective in capitalising these opportunities, evidenced by their 2 assists.

The impact of player substitutions on the game also deserves mention. Tonbridge used all 3 of their changes, while Taunton used 2. Without information on the timings and the players involved, it's difficult to deduce the specific impact of these substitutions.

In conclusion, while Tonbridge Angels FC dominated in certain aspects, Taunton Town FC's efficacy in front of the goal was the deciding factor that led to their victory. Future opponents should focus on disrupting Taunton's offensive setup to stand a chance of faring better.

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