Home team Shots on target 10

Away team Shots on target 7

Home team Shots off target 15

Away team Shots off target 14

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 5

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home Team Offsides 3

Away Team Offsides 4

In a thrilling match of the Northern Premier Division, Macclesfield Town hosted Ilkeston FC on 17th February 2024. The home team, Macclesfield Town, proved their offensive prowess by securing a 5-3 victory over the away side, Ilkeston FC.

Macclesfield Town won the game with 50% of their shots on target resulting in goals, offering a testament to their striking accuracy. Aided by their 10 shots on target out of a total 25 attempts, their relentless attack eventually broke down Ilkeston FC's defense. Adding to their dominance, Macclesfield Town won 6 corner kicks, providing additional opportunities to penetrate the opponent's goal box.

Ilkeston FC showed a similar tenacity shown in their 21 shots at goal. They managed to get 7 on target but only converted three into goals. Their inaccuracy in materializing chances was a significant setback despite the 5 saves from their goalkeeper.

The discipline showed by both sides is commendable, as the game was devoid of any yellow or red card instances. This is a rarity in such a high-intensity fixture, often filled with fouls and bookings.

Macclesfield Town's defense seems to have held strong, keeping fouls to a minimum (only 6), and managed 4 crucial goalkeeper saves. Ilkeston FC, on the other hand, conceded 8 fouls which disrupted their game flow and gave Macclesfield Town potential openings. Their three substitutions, one more than Macclesfield, could indicate attempts at tactical changes to overturn the tide of the match.

Both sides were caught offside multiple times, with Ilkeston FC being flagged for offsides 4 times compared to Macclesfield Town's 3. These instances represent interrupted potential scoring opportunities, especially for the trailing side, Ilkeston FC.

In conclusion, the difference lied in the efficient utilization of chances by Macclesfield Town. Their precise striking and taking advantage of corner kicks, while minimizing fouls and offsides, played a significant role in their victory. Despite a strong effort, Ilkeston FC's inability to capitalize on their attempts ultimately cost them the match.

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