Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offside 1

Away team Offside 2

In the Southern Football League Premier Division match played on 28 November 2023, Poole Town emerged victoriously with 2 goals against Merthyr Town FC who could not manage to score any. This victory was not without a struggle; the match was fiercely fought and was primarily dictated by the away team's tactical supremacy and precision in the offensive section.

In terms of offensive strength, Poole Town clearly overshadowed Merthyr Town with a higher number of shots on target—6 compared to Merthyr's 4. However, Merthyr Town had more attempts off the mark, registering six shots off target compared to Poole's four, which suggests that while Merthyr did get their chances, they were hampered by lack of accuracy in their terminations.

The aggressive side of the game was slightly dominated by Merthyr Town FC with 12 committed fouls as compared to Poole Town's 10. Although Merthyr Town FC outpaced their opponents with aggressive play, they failed to capitalise in terms of cards with neither side drawing any yellow or red cards. Perhaps further discipline in their aggression could have translated to some stronger offensive power.

In terms of set-piece opportunities, both teams were almost matched with Merthyr Town FC earning three corner kicks and Poole Town having four. On the substitutions front, Merthyr Town FC sought to shake things up more with three changes compared to Poole Town's two; evidently, these changes failed to deliver the desired impact for the home team.

The offside stats also tell the match story; Merthyr Town FC had just one offside call compared to Poole's two. While it might suggest better positional discipline from Merthyr, it also demonstrates a lack of severe threat on the away team's defensive line.

In retrospect, the key determinants of the match were undeniably the accuracy in shots on target and campaign strategy brought forth by Poole Town. Despite having fewer shots off target, they managed to convert more of their precise shots into goals, and they successfully thwarted Merthyr Town’s aggressive gameplay. This victory validates the good old football truism - it's not about how many chances you get, but how many you can put away.

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