Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 14

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

On the 19th of August 2023, in the Women's Kansallinen Liiga, we saw FC Honka (Wom) secure a victory against the home team, Helsingin Palloseura (Wom), with a score of 2-1. The match was remarkable for its disciplined play, as evident from the absence of any yellow or red cards.

Obtaining an upper hand in the goal area, FC Honka (Wom) so far has been more precise in their attempts, managing to convert a greater percentage of shots on target (5) into goals (2) unlike Helsingin Palloseyra (Wom) who had 4 shots on target but only managed to net one goal. Both teams showcased good defensive play, with each registering 3 goalkeeper saves.

The match was not only about scoring, but also about controlling the play on the pitch. Helsingin Palloseura (Wom) waged a fierce battle with 6 corner kicks compared to FC Honka (Wom) who only had 4. Yet, their inability to convert these set-piece chances could be seen as a major determining factor of the eventual outcome.

In terms of fouls, Helsingin Palloseura (Wom) led with a total of 14 fouls in contrast to FC Honka (Wom) who only had 10. Despite the increase in interruptions to FC Honka (Wom)'s flow of play, it didn’t seem to phase them as they kept their focus to secure the win.

Helsingin Palloseura (Wom) was also caught offside once, while FC Honka (Wom) was caught offsides twice. Both teams used their substitutions smartly, with the home team making 3 changes and the away team making 2.

Evaluating these statistics, the most impactful factors that likely led to FC Honka (Wom)'s victory were their conversion rate of shots on target into goals and lesser dependence on corner kicks. Equally important was their ability to maintain discipline, committing fewer fouls and thus reducing opportunities for the home side.

In summary, FC Honka (Wom) actively controlled their gameplay, managing offensive and defensive strategies effectively to secure this victory. However, Helsingin Palloseura (Wom) is likely to come back stronger in the next game, having noted the areas they need to focus on — improved conversion rate and reduced fouls. This match is sure to provide valuable lessons for both teams.

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