The Bundesliga match held at RheinEnergieStadion on February 16, 2024, between 1.FC Koln and Werder Bremen was a clinic on the importance of clinical precision versus volume of attempts in football.

The home team, 1.FC Koln, despite trying consistently with a total of 10 shots including 2 on target, couldn't find the back of the net. Their lack of precision was evident as 8 of those shots went off target. On the other hand, the away side, Werder Bremen with 13 attempts, 4 of them being on target, managed to score the only goal of the game. The goal was scored by Justin Njinmah in the 70th minute as a result of a skillful assist by Mitchell Weiser. This highlights the effectiveness of Bremen's attack, they were able to turn their shots into more actual chances with successful results on the scoreboard.

In terms of set-pieces, 1.FC Koln had the edge with 5 corner kicks compared with Bremen's 3, though none of these resulted in goals. This might indicate some issues in their capability to convert set-pieces into scoring opportunities. A noteworthy fact was the home team's offside statistic, standing at 2, indicating their aggressive approach trying to exploit Bremen's defensive line while the away team had a more disciplined performance with no offsides.

In discipline, both teams showed moderate aggression with each accruing 4 yellow cards, yet they managed to keep a full squad on the pitch without red cards. Denis Huseinbasic and Timo Hubers picked up yellow cards for 1.FC Koln while Werder Bremen saw Romano Schmid, Mitchell Weiser, Julian Malatini, and Leonardo Bittencourt booked by the referee.

In terms of fouls committed, 1.FC Koln was more aggressive with 16 fouls compared to Bremen's 11. This could indicate a need for fundamental improvements in their discipline and ball-winning techniques.

Despite more substantial possession, more shots, and more corner kicks, 1.FC Koln were undone by a single, artfully executed goal from Werder Bremen. This match clearly demonstrates the crucial role that shot precision, discipline, and executing on fewer, well-crafted opportunities can have in deciding the outcome of a football match. Based on these statistics, the performance of both teams was quite balanced, but the difference came down to Werder Bremen making their chances count.

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