Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Shots on Target 8

Away team Shots on Target 5

Home team Shots off Target 6

Away team Shots off Target 3

Home team Corner Kicks 4

Away team Corner Kicks 2

Home Team fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Saves 4

Away team Saves 6

In an intense contest between Labasa FC and Lautoka FC on March 9th, 2024, Labasa FC claimed victory in this Premier League duel with a score of 2-1.

Labasa’s aggressive offensive approach was evident in the game statistics as they fired a total of 14 shots, 8 of which were on target — a striking contrast to Lautoka’s 5 on-target shots out of a total of 8. This aggressive pursuit of goals by Labasa paid off, as they successfully netted twice in the game, while Lautoka only managed a single goal. The home team also made intelligent use of their possessions, recording two assists compared to Lautoka's one.

Both teams' tactical playstyle was visible, as each team made three substitutions. However, in Labasa FC’s case, the substitutions made might have significantly contributed to their win by revitalizing their on-field strategy.

Defensively, the away team’s goalkeeper was kept busier, with a total of 6 saves compared to 4 saves by Labasa FC’s goalkeeper. Precise defending by Labasa FC was another highlight as evident from their 2 instances of offsides which reduced scoring opportunities for Lautoka FC.

Additionally, Labasa utilized set pieces effectively, taking four corner kicks, twice that of Lautoka, thus maintaining the pressure on their opponents.

The contest, while competitive, was played fairly, with no yellow or red cards awarded to either team, and an almost equal number of fouls committed, reflecting on the disciplined approach of the two sides.

In conclusion, Labasa FC's win was largely characterized by an assertive attacking strategy coupled with a capable defense, reflected in greater total shots, shots on target, corner kicks and fewer offsides. While Lautoka FC's performance showed their mettle, they fell short in penetrating Labasa’s solid defense, leaving them to trail behind. These factors played the most pivotal role in deciding the fate of the match.

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