In the UEFA Champions League Qualification match held on August 30, 2023, at OPAP Arena, Royal Antwerp FC demonstrated their sports excellence against AEK Athens with a 2-1 win. Analysing the game, certain statistical data lends insights into their performance and the crucial factors that dictated the outcome.

Royal Antwerp FC managed to score twice despite a similar count of shots on target (3) as AEK Athens, significantly enhancing their conversion rate. Michel Ange Balikwisha played a key pivotal role in Antwerp FC's victory, having been involved in both of the goals; he assisted Gyrano Kerk's striking equaliser at 73' and later reinforced their lead by scoring at 95', displaying impressive timing and precision.

Contradictorily, AEK Athens, despite dominating with 16 shots off target, contrasted with Antwerp FC's 4, struggled in harnessing their opportunities effectively. Their only goal was courtesy of Sergio Ezequiel Araujo, with Niclas Eliasson assisting at 90'.

The competition between the two teams was marked by its fair share of aggressive play, with AEK Athens committing 12 fouls in contrast to Royal Antwerp FC's 7. The mounting pressure seemingly took a toll on AEK Athens' game, manifesting in a yellow card issued to Petros Mantalos at 97', while Antwerp FC managed to keep their cool and escape any card situation.

Interestingly, AEK Athens outweighed Royal Antwerp FC heavily in corner kicks (9 vs 1), suggesting their offensive pressure. However, Royal Antwerp FC showcased stronger defence limiting AEK Athens to just one goal. The game also saw frequent interruptions due to offside infractions, with both teams incurring similar counts (AEK Athens with 2 and Royal Antwerp FC with 4).

In conclusion, Royal Antwerp FC conducted themselves excellently in constraining AEK Athens' numerous attacking efforts and maximising their own chances on goal. The performance of these teams reflects that while holding the lion's share of possession and more shots can offer an advantage, the ultimate factor lies in converting opportunities into scores, a skill Royal Antwerp FC demonstrated in their compelling win against AEK Athens.

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