Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Assist 1

Away team Assist 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 8

Away team Fouls 5

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Match Coverage:

The Southern Football Premier Division match between St. Ives Town FC and Stratford Town FC on 24 February 2024 definitely had its share of notable performances with the latter emerging victorious on the visiting ground at 3-1.

Even though the home team, St. Ives Town FC, showed commendable effort, the stats clearly indicate a superior showing by Stratford Town FC in terms of execution and precision. While the home team did manage to score a goal, assisted once, their efficiency was undermined by their lack of shot accuracy with 3 shots on target out of a total of 7 attempts.

Comparatively, Stratford Town FC exhibited refined gameplay with 5 shots on target out of 7, converting three of them into goals, thereby underscoring their striking efficiency. The decisive nature of these shots not only contributed to their winning scoreline but also put continuous pressure on the St. Ives defence. Their efficiency was further highlighted by the 2 assists made during the match.

A glance at the defensive gameplay also reveals Stratford’s superior performance. The visiting team's goalkeeper made 3 crucial saves against St. Ives' shots on target. This, combined with the fewer number of fouls (5), indicates disciplined and effective defensive strategies employed by Stratford Town FC, adding to their comprehensive win. St. Ives, even though they committed 8 fouls, couldn't mirror the same level of defensive impact as their opponents, which got reflected in the final scoreline.

In terms of set-plays, Stratford Town FC had a slight upper hand with 4 corner kicks, one more than their opponents, providing them extra opportunities to threaten the St.Ives goal. The away team also had 2 offsides, one more than the home team, showing their aggressive approach.

In conclusion, the match was evidently ruled by Stratford Town FC’s striking efficiency, disciplined and effective defence, and better utilization of set-piece opportunities. Despite St. Ives putting forward a determined fight, they were clearly outperformed in key statistical aspects which significantly impacted the match's final outcome towards Stratford Town FC's favour.

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