Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots on target 7

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 7

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 6

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 13

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The Southern Football League Premier Division clash between Dorchester Town FC and Salisbury FC proved to be a tightly contested affair, with Dorchester FC coming out on top with a 1-0 victory.

Despite the close scoreline, a closer look at the underlying data highlights Dorchester Town’s superiority in the game. The home side managed a total of 7 shots on target, more than double that of Salisbury FC, who could only muster 3. This superiority underscored by the fact that Salisbury's goalkeeper was called into action 6 times, thanks to the relentless onslaught of shots from Dorchester's attackers. On the other hand, Dorchester's defenders and goalkeeper did a commendable job, resisting Salisbury's 3 shots on target and saving all of them.

An intriguing aspect of the game was the number of shots off target, with Salisbury FC logging 7 and Dorchester Town FC, 5. Both teams displayed an aggressive style of play that could have resulted in more goals with a slightly improved finishing.

In terms of set-pieces, Dorchester Town FC was marginally superior in exploiting corner kicks, earning 4 compared to Salisbury FC's 2. This could be an indication of Dorchester's better play in the wider areas and their high press, causing Salisbury to often clear the ball to the sides under pressure.

The disciplined display from both teams was astounding, with not a single yellow or red card dished out throughout the match. The foul count stayed decently low with Dorchester recording 13, and Salisbury 10. Offsides were nearly at par, with the home team recorded at 2 while the away team only at 1.

Each team took full advantage of squad rotation during the clash with both making 3 substitutions. It could indicate matching tactical nous from both managers, or a necessity due to fatigue given the high-intensity showdown.

All in all, Dorchester Town FC edged the game not through luck or referee decision but through better attacking play, reflected in their shots on target and disciplined defending. They'll want to work on their accuracy, however, to ensure future matches don't come as close. Salisbury FC, although not far off, will need to improve upon their intent and accuracy in front of goal.

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