Home team Assists 0

Away team Assists 0

Home team Shots on Target 4

Away team Shots on Target 2

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 4

Home team Shots off Target 6

Away team Shots off Target 5

Home team Corner Kicks 6

Away team Corner Kicks 1

Home team Fouls 11

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The 31 March 2023 fixture of Regionalliga South West, between VfR Aalen and VfB Stuttgart II ended in a goalless draw, displaying defensive excellence from both sides. This was evident from the fact that both teams did not concede despite various strikes at the goal.

VfR Aalen demonstrated a clear offensive dominance, creating more chances with their 10 total shots at goal, as compared with a total of 7 shots for VfB Stuttgart II. However, their trouble with finishing was evident as the increased shot count did not culminate in an actual goal, with the team missing the mark with 6 shots off target.

On a defensive note, VfB Stuttgart II's goalkeeper outperformed VfR Aalen's with 4 crucial saves, compared to just 2 from the home team's goalkeeper. This showed Stuttgart II's goalkeeper to be heavily relied on to keep the match level.

Aalen, however, won the battle of set-pieces with 6 corner kicks compared to Stuttgart II's sole corner opportunity. This shows that Aalen effectively used their wide players to stretch Stuttgart's defense but again failed to convert those opportunities.

The foul count indicated a relatively aggressive style of play on Aalen's part, with the home team committing 11 fouls compared to Stuttgart II's 7. This disruptive play could have been a tactic to break the rhythm of Stuttgart II, albeit without any significant impact on the score.

It's also worth noting the teams showed a good level of discipline with no bookings, red or yellow, received from either side. Both coaching staffs were proactive in strategizing with Aalen using all their 3 substitution while Stuttgart II deployed 2.

The match was relatively even when it came to offsides, with only a slight edge to Aalen who had 2 compared to Stuttgart's 1 – highlighting a closely matched defensive line from both sides.

In conclusion, the major factors impacting the outcome of this fixture were chiefly the goalkeepers’ performances, coupled with the home team's lack of finishing ability despite their offensive dominance. The tactics employed by both sides, including foul play disruption and an emphasis on set-piece opportunities also played a large role in the goalless draw.

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