Home team Shot on Goals 10

Away team Shot on Goals 5

Home team Off Targets 4

Away team Off Targets 2

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 10

Home team Corner Kicks 6

Away team Corner Kicks 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

In the Southern Football League Premier Division clash on 8th April 2023, AFC Rushden and Diamonds bagged an impressive 2-0 victory over Stourbridge FC, despite less offensive activity as shown in their statistical performance.

Stourbridge FC produced a more aggressive offensive game with 10 shots on goal compared to AFC’s 5, and had a higher count of corner kicks as well with 6 against AFC's 3. However, they failed to break through the strong defensive network of AFC Rushden, which was highlighted by their goalkeeper’s whopping 10 saves, effectively neutralizing Stourbridge's offensive actions.

AFC Rushden, despite less firepower, were more clinical in their approach, converting 2 of their 5 shots on goal, demonstrative of their efficient attacking strategy. The lack of yellow or red cards for both teams points to a well-contested, disciplined, and clean game.

Indiscipline from Stourbridge FC was seen with 10 fouls committed, and despite the slight higher fouls committed by Rushden (12), it was Stourbridge who appeared heavily penalised by their inability to find the back of the net. They made 3 substitutions in an attempt to overturn the situation but these tactical changes did not bring about the desired effect.

Away team, AFC Rushden, showed superior goalkeeper performance and an opportunistic attacking strategy. Considering the higher number of shots on goal and corner kicks, the Stourbridge FC, could have capitalized on their offensive capabilities, but were remarkably stifled by the AFC goalkeeper's commendable performance.

Overall, the match was a classic example of efficiency and defence overcoming aggressive offence, as AFC Rushden and Diamonds walked away with a clean sheet and 2 well-deserved points.

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