In the Premier League clash that took place on January 14, 2023, at Goodison Park, Southampton edged out Everton with a 2-1 victory in a game that demonstrated strategic brilliance and attack-oriented gameplay.

Everton displayed a promising start by scoring the first goal through Amadou Onana in the 38th minute of the first half. Demarai Gray, who assisted Onana's goal, also showed impressive contribution upfront, given the limited number of on-target attempts by the entire team. Everton took four shots on goal throughout the match, and Gray's assists arguably played a pivotal role in Onana's conversion.

However, Southampton's response was equally striking, demonstrated by James Ward-Prowse’s two goals in the second half. His first goal arriving at 45:59, assisted by Che Adams, helped level the playing field. Ward-Prowse later capitalized on Everton's loosening grip to score an unassisted goal around the 77th minute mark, thus securing the win for his team.

Notably, Southampton was more physical in its approach, evidenced by the high number of fouls committed (19) and yellow cards received (3). This level of aggression, while risky, may have indeed disrupted Everton's rhythm, particularly in the latter part of the match.

Despite Everton having had six corner kicks, two more than Southampton, they failed to capitalize on these opportunities, suggesting weaknesses in set-piece execution. Likewise, Everton had a higher number of offsides (3), which indicates a possibly over-eager attack failing to time runs properly or a well-executed offside trap deployed by their opponents.

Southampton maintained a similar number of off-target shots as Everton (8). However, they managed to get one more on-target than Everton (5), indicating better precision and goal-scoring opportunism, especially from their scorer, Ward-Prowse.

In conclusion, Everton may rue the missed opportunities whether in open play or set-pieces, but the aggressive, opportunistic strategy adopted by Southampton determined the match's outcome. The skillful conversion of James Ward-Prowse and the impactful assists from Che Adams played significant roles in turning the tide in the Saints' favor.

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