Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots On Target 4

Away team Shots On Target 5

Home team Shots Off Target 6

Away team Shots Off Target 2

Home team Corner Kicks 4

Away team Corner Kicks 2

Home team Fouls 11

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Assists 3

Away team Assists 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

The Northern Premier Division clash between Ilkeston FC and Marine FC, ended in a 1-1 draw on 03 February 2024. This balanced scoreline was reflective of the fairly even patterns of play, with both teams having similar opportunities to make their mark on the match.

Despite registering fewer shots on target (4 to 5), Ilkeston FC were able to contain Marine FC to a single goal. This was in part due to an impressively high number of goalkeeper saves (4 compared to Marine FC’s 3), that came from a defensive structure allowing fewer opportunities for Marine FC to penetrate their defense - evident in a lesser number of assists recorded by Marine FC (2 to Ilkeston’s 3).

That said, Ilkeston FC's performance was undermined by inaccuracies in front of goal. The team had a significant higher number of shots off target (6 to Marine FC's 2), which suggests they could have potentially made more of the opportunities they created, particularly considering their superior number of corner kicks (4 to Marine FC's 2).

They also had a higher number of offsides (2 to Marine’s 1) reflecting an eagerness to breach the opposition defence, although perhaps lacking in timing or coordination on account. The higher number of fouls committed by Ilkeston FC (11 to Marine FC's 8) suggests some struggles in gaining and maintaining possession, perhaps impacting their overall control of the game.

Both teams deployed their benches, with Ilkeston FC and Marine FC making 2 and 3 substitutions respectively. This indicates possible tactical adjustments or the presence of fatigued or underperforming players, a factor that could affect the dynamism and cohesion on the pitch.

Neither team received yellow or red cards, indicating a fair game in terms of discipline, which is always a positive aspect.

In conclusion, both teams had their moments and could have potentially tipped the balance in their favor. However, some key aspects such as shot accuracy and control of possession, on the part of Ilkeston FC in particular, were decisive elements that could have swayed the match outcome.

Recommendation for future bettors would be to pay close inspection to these nuances, beyond just goals scored, to arrive at a more accurate prediction of future performances.

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