Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots on target 7

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Shots off target 9

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Offsides 5

Away team Offsides 4

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Corners 8

Away team Corners 5

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 7

In a fiercely contested encounter on 13th January 2024, Alvechurch FC edged AFC Sudbury with a lone goal, heavily impacting the Southern Football League Premier Division standings.

Despite losing, AFC Sudbury demonstrated stronger offensive pressure as evident from their 16 shots compared to Alvechurch FC's 10. Getting 7 of these shots on target implied a superior precision but lacked the finishing needed to convert these attempts into goals. Their inefficiency in front of goal was a major factor this match, proven by the away team’s goalkeeper pulling off a commendable 7 saves.

AFC Sudbury also emphasized their ball dominance with 8 corner kicks, substantially more than Alvechurch FC's 5. However, their inability to utilize these set play opportunities was pivotal in the match outcome. Also worth noting were Sudbury’s 5 offsides, indicating a match strategy that leaned heavily on offensive and forward-linearity, though, unfortunately, this approach didn’t pay off.

On the disciplinary front, it was a fairly clean game for both sides with no yellow or red cards issued. AFC Sudbury, however, fared less well in terms of fouls, with 12 fouls committed compared to Alvechurch FC's 10.

Turning our attention to Alvechurch FC, their less aggressive attacking approach – demonstrated through fewer shots on goal and fewer corners – was more fruitful, squeezing one goal in the second half to seize the victory. They were able to capitalize on their fewer offensive chances with more efficiency, which was key to their victory.

Alvechurch FC also showcased its strong defence, with their goalkeeper making 7 crucial saves, more than twice that of AFC Sudbury's goalkeeper, who made 3.

In conclusion, while AFC Sudbury showed more offensive initiative in terms of shots and corner kicks, the effectiveness of their execution played a significant part in the game's deciding factor. Conversely, Alvechurch FC, despite generating fewer offensive opportunities, showcased better precision and efficiency, coupled with a strong defensive performance, resulting in their 1-0 victory.

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