Home team goalkeeper saves 3

Away team goalkeeper saves 5

Home team shots on target 9

Away team shots on target 12

Home team shots off target 6

Away team shots off target 4

Home team corner kicks 7

Away team corner kicks 5

Home team fouls 10

Away team fouls 15

Home team substitutions 3

Away team substitutions 3

Home team offsides 2

Away team offsides 4

In the heated battleground of the League Cup, the contest ended in a tight victory for FC Lahti with a 2-1 scoreline against IF Gnistan on the 17th of February, 2024. The statistical review of the game paints a detailed picture of this hard-fought battle, revealing several key elements that contributed to the final outcome.

FC Lahti managed to squeeze out a victory despite committing more fouls (15) than IF Gnistan (10). The winning team capitalized on their chances in front of the goal, pulling off 12 shots on target compared to IF Gnistan’s 9. This increased efficiency was evident as FC Lahti kept the home goalkeeper busy, who had to make 3 saves, while the FC Lahti’s goalkeeper made an impressive 5 saves - a deciding factor in the low scoring.

FC Lahti's defense deserves a noticeable credit. They was successful in keeping IF Gnistan's numerous threat under control. Gnistan won more corners (7) than Lahti (5), clearly suggesting some level of attacking dominance, but failed to convert these into goals. Additionally, IF Gnistan had more shots but less effectiveness with 6 shots going off target compared to FC Lahti’s 4.

More offsides were recorded for FC Lahti (4) compared to IF Gnistan (2), indicating slightly overzealous nature of their forwards, but their tenacity paid off seeing that they outscored their opponents. Both teams utilized their full quota of three substitutions, demonstrating similar strategies in terms of squad rotation.

In conclusion, FC Lahti emerged victorious in this fixture with a better conversion rate of shots on target and solid defending, neutralizing IF Gnistan's attacks. More so, the away team’s defense was the unsung hero, lessening the effect of a higher foul count and offsides, showcasing an interesting display where higher aggression yielded desirable results. The game underscored the importance of taking chances and solid defending for any aspiring champion.

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