Home team Shots on target 7

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 7

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 14

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

In the match that took place on August 12, 2023, at 14:00 EEST, in the National League South competition, the home team, Tonbridge Angels FC, lost to the away team, Weston Super Mare AFC, with a score of 0-1. The only goal of the game was scored in the first half by Weston Super Mare AFC. However, Tonbridge Angels FC made significant efforts to equalize, which is evident from their higher statistics in terms of shots on target, corner kicks, and goalkeeper saves.

Tonbridge Angels FC had seven shots on target compared to the Weston Super Mare AFC's three, and they also superior in terms of corner kicks, with four compared to Weston Super Mare's two. Moreover, the home team's keeper made an impressive number of saves (7) compared to the away team's keeper (2). Despite having more chances in the offensive side, they failed to convert these advantages into goals.

From a disciplinary perspective, the game was noticeably clean as there were no red or yellow cards issued in this match. However, both teams were quite aggressive, as evidenced by the higher number of fouls on both sides with 12 for Tonbridge Angels FC and 14 for Weston Super Mare AFC.

The effectiveness of each team's substitution strategy is also noteworthy. Tonbridge Angels FC made three substitutions during the match, while Weston Super Mare AFC made two. Despite having one additional substitution, Tonbridge Angels FC could not manage to turn the situation around.

In terms of the offside rule, the home team contravened only once, while the visitor team was caught offside twice. While these offsides did not have a significant impact on the final result, it is noteworthy that they indicate a certain level of strategic intelligence from the defenses.

In conclusion, despite Tonbridge Angels FC's greater offensive attempts and ball possessions, the effective defense and goalkeeper performance of Weston Super Mare AFC, coupled with their single but effective shot on goal, led to their victory. The match showed that being in control does not necessarily assure a win if the team cannot capitalize on its opportunities. This game was an excellent example of a tactical win as Weston Super Mare AFC used their opportunities more effectively, taking advantage of their shots and managing to keep their net safe.

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