Home team shots on target 2

Away team shots on target 4

Home team shots off target 3

Away team shots off target 1

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 2

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls committed 7

Away team Fouls committed 5

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 0

In a well-fought match in the Southern Football League Premier Division between Didcot Town FC and Dorchester Town FC on 03 February 2024, Dorchester Town emerged victoriously with a 1-0 scoreline.

A quick glance at the statistical data from the game proves the competitiveness of the match. While Dorchester Town FC managed to put in the only goal of the game in the second half, the match was closely contested and was majorly influenced by a few key factors.

One of the most significant elements of the match was the efficiency of Dorchester in front of goal. They made the most of the opportunities presented to them with 4 shots on target, out of which, Didcot Town's goalkeeper could only save 3, leading to the decisive goal. However, compared to this, Didcot Town FC only had two shots on target which were saved by Dorchester's goalkeeper, showing a more lacklustre offensive performance.

Another major factor was the set-piece play. Despite Didcot Town having triple the number of corner kicks (6) compared to Dorchester (2), they were unable to convert these opportunities into goals. This can be considered a significant missed opportunity on Didcot’s part and a commendable defensive performance by Dorchester.

Moreover, the match was cleanly contested by both sides with the total fouls committed being 7 and 5 by Didcot Town FC and Dorchester Town FC respectively. There were no yellow or red cards issued, indicating fair play throughout the match. The substitution strategy was similar as well, with Didcot using three substitutions while Dorchester used only two.

In the end, one key determinant of the match outcome was clear: efficiency in front of goal. In spite of having fewer total shots, Dorchester Town FC's greater accuracy on target handed them the crucial win. It is a game that Didcot Town FC will reflect on with some regret as their various opportunities to score from open play and set pieces ultimately went unutilised.

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