Home team Goals 3

Away team Goals 2

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on Target 8

Away team Shots on Target 6

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 5

Home team Shots off Target 2

Away team Shots off Target 3

Home team Corner Kicks 6

Away team Corner Kicks 5

Home team Fouls 15

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 3

This was a closely fought contest between Plymouth Parkway FC and Merthyr Town FC in the Southern Football League Premier Division taking place on March 14, 2024.

Plymouth Parkway FC capitalized with higher rate of accuracy on goal, registering 3 goals from 8 shots on target outperforming Merthyr Town FC who scored 2 from their 6 shots on target. The two assists from Plymouth was vital as it clearly resulted from cohesive teamwork and precision, setting up two out of the three goals scored.

The total shots, both on target and off target were highly comparable for both teams (10 for Plymouth and 9 for Merthyr). However, the home side's superior accuracy is clearly reflected in the final score.

In defense, there was little difference in the number of saves by the goalkeepers, indicating that both teams were equally pitted for most of the game. Home team goalkeeper managed 4 saves while Merthyr’s made an extra save to his credit.

Close competitiveness also showed through in corner kicks, where Plymouth took 6 and Merthyr had 5. However, converting one additional opportunity by Plymouth Parkway highlighted their superior offensive competency in set-piece situations.

The number of fouls committed was higher on the home team’s side, indicating that Plymouth adopted a more aggressive play throughout the match, which might have been a tactical decision to suppress the away side's offensive abilities. This didn’t impact the goals against them, signaling a strong defensive organizaition even during foul play.

Despite more offsides being registered against Merthyr Town FC, which could be indicative of their high-pressure approach, they failed to convert their advantages, notably from the fewer substitutions they made. Plymouth Parkway FC used all three of their substitutes, a strategic utilisation of fresh legs boosting stamina that might have contributed to their eventual victory.

Evidently, both teams had a disciplined game showcased by voidance of yellow or red cards throughout the match.

To summarize, whilst Merthyr showcased strong attacking intentions, it was Plymouth Parkway's enhanced goal conversion rate, tactical advantage in maintaining aggressive pressure and sensible use of substitutes that proved pivotal in their hard-fought 3-2 victory.

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