Venue Ilkeston FC's New Manor Ground

Home team Ball possession % 68

Away team Ball possession % 32

Home team Shots on goal 14

Away team Shots on goal 4

Home team Shots off goal 6

Away team Shots off goal 2

Home team Saves 3

Away team Saves 8

Home team Corner kicks 7

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 11

Away team Fouls 14

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

In this exciting Northern Premier Division face-off between Ilkeston FC and Workington AFC on August 19, 2023, Ilkeston FC demonstrated dominance on their home ground resulting in a remarkable 6-1 victory. This triumph was derived from their ability to efficiently handle the ball and create scoring opportunities, as reflected in their superior 68% ball possession.

Ilkeston FC's aggressive approach to the game resulted in 14 shots on goal out of which 6 resulted in successful goals. Their attack was further boosted by 7 corner kicks that potentially added to their scoring chances. Hitting 6 shots off the goal also shows the persistent offensive tries on the opponent’s side of the pitch.

The work rate of Workington AFC's goalkeeper deserves commendation for making 8 saves, the highest between both teams, unfortunately, their defense line couldn’t prevent the multiple shots on target from Ilkeston FC.

Although Workington AFC had 14 fouls compared to Ilkeston FC’s 11, indicating a more aggressive game play, it didn’t translate into creating more substantive opportunities for them. Their ball possession was considerably lower at 32%, substantially limiting their ability to launch effective attacks, resulting in only 4 shots on goal and a solitary goal.

Both teams made 3 substitutions indicating their strategic intention to adapt to the other's game style or injecting fresh energy into their gameplay. Interestingly, neither team received yellow or red cards, suggesting a fair, less aggressive game from both sides despite the high number of fouls committed.

In summary, Ilkeston FC's victory was significantly influenced by their superior ball possession and more accurate shots on goal. On the contrary, Workington AFC had less control over the ball, and their higher number of fouls failed to translate into a competitive advantage, resulting in fewer scoring opportunities and ultimately, fewer goals. This game sheds light on the importance of maintaining ball possession and being accurate in terms of shooting, two factors that can majorly dictate a match’s outcome in football.

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