Match Recap: PAE Volos vs. Panserraikos - 29th November 2023, Super League 1

In what turned out to be a tightly contested affair between PAE Volos and Panserraikos on November 29, 2023, in the Super League 1, PAE Volos squeezed out a narrow 1-0 victory. The winning goal was nailed in the second half, precisely at 53:12 by PAE Volos, shifting the momentum to the home team’s favor for the rest of the match.

Statistically, the most noticeable pattern of the game was the surprisingly high frequency of yellow cards awarded. A total of six yellow cards were issued, which arguably suggests a fairly heated and aggressive match. Two of the yellow cards went to the home side; the first one at 37:47 and the second at 43:59 both in the first half. Subsequently, pressure seemed to meddle with the rhythm of Panserraikos' gameplay as they bagged four yellow cards least of which came in the second half at, 1:26:45, 1:27:58, and the last one at 1:33:00. These unnecessary fouls could have been a hindrance to Panserraikos maintaining a steady flow and control, which was pivotal in their defeat.

On to the set pieces, there were altogether eight corners of the game, PAE Volos executing three out of the eight, while Panserraikos took five. Notwithstanding, PAE Volos had an edge concerning utilising set pieces, which highlights their superior tactical acumen compared to their opponents.

In terms of positional play dictated by offsides, it's clear that PAE Volos was slightly more aggressive in their forward play, ensnaring in an offside trap once during the course of the game. On the other hand, Panserraikos managed to maintain discipline on this front, with zero offsides recorded for them.

In summary, discipline, or lack thereof, played a decisive role in the match's outcome. Despite fewer entries into the opponent’s box, as indicated by a lower tally of corner kicks, PAE Volos proved more effective at converting opportunities, timeliness in scoring, and maintaining discipline. Panserraikos, on the other hand, struggled with fouls, earning themselves an above-average number of yellow cards, which fractured their composition and retaliated on their game to cause their defeat. This match was a clear example of how tactical discipline can often be the difference between even well-matched teams.

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