Home team total shots 5

Away team total shots 10

Home team shots on target 2

Away team shots on target 7

Home team shots off target 3

Away team shots off target 3

Home team goalkeeper saves 6

Away team goalkeeper saves 2

Home team corner kicks 4

Away team corner kicks 6

Home team fouls 10

Away team fouls 8

Home team offsides 2

Away team offsides 3

Home team substitutions 3

Away team substitutions 3

This Northern Premier Division encounter between Basford United FC and Guiseley AFC took place on December 23, 2023, with a close but vital win for the visitors. The match ended in a slim 1-0 favor of Guiseley AFC, which painstakingly got their solitary goal in the second half.

Targeting directly the statistical data, Guiseley AFC displayed a superior attacking strategy, with a total of 10 shots compared to the 5 managed by Basford. This proved critical to Guiseley's success, with the away team realizing a 70% on-target ratio against a mere 40% for Basford United. From these shots on target, Basford's goalkeeper made 6 saves which signifies the immense pressure he was under compared to Guiseley's goalkeeper who made only 2 saves, highlighting once again the lack of attacking prowess shown by the home side. The higher shots on target by Guiseley AFC clearly contributed heavily to the match's final outcome.

Moreover, the match saw Guiseley AFC clinching more corner kicks (6) than Basford (4), demonstrating the visiting team's consistent threat in the attacking third. Additionally, the offsides count was slightly higher for the away side (3 offsides to 2), which suggests a potential aggressive offensive tactic from Guiseley AFC which eventually paid off.

Comparing the overall team discipline, Basford had a slightly higher count of fouls (10 compared to Guiseley's 8). Meanwhile, both teams managed to keep a level head as there were no yellow or red cards shown during the match. The level of discipline would have contributed to the game's flow, allowing Guiseley AFC to focus more on their attacking play which eventually led them to victory.

The above-mentioned statistics present a clear image of Guiseley AFC's superior performance, taking more shots, testing the opposing goalkeeper more, and displaying a direct offensive strategy. Despite three substitutions from both sides to affect the run of play, Guiseley AFC managed to take their chance and secure an all-important win. The discrepancy in shots on target, pressure on the goalkeeper, and corner kicks were evidently the most impactful factors leading to the end result.

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