Home team Goals 1

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 0

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 2

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 5

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 1

Home team Shots off target 1

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 14

Away team Fouls 11

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 1

The Liga Nacional face-off between CD Victoria and Real Espana on 18th February ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite an equal scoreline, there was clear disparity when analyzing the teams' performances and gameplay based on various statistical parameters.

Real Espana displayed a stronger offensive game with a total of 6 shots on target, compared to a minor 2 by CD Victoria. Interestingly, only one of Real Espana's attacks culminated in a goal due to some commendable goalkeeping from the home team with 5 crucial saves. On the counter, CD Victoria had a conversion rate of 50%, where one out of their two shots on target resulted in a lone goal.

While Victoria was lower on the attacking side, they maximized their corner opportunities, taking 5 compared to Espana's 2. This suggests an attacking strategy dependent on set-pieces rather than open-play situations. However, the effectiveness of this strategy remains in question here as it didn't result in any assists or goals.

Furthermore, Victoria appears to be more aggressive defensively, committing 14 fouls as opposed to Espana's 11 - an aspect they may need to work on considering the high number of shots their opponent achieved.

Both teams made an equal number of substitutions (3 each) and were caught offside once, suggesting parity in terms of changes in personnel and overall team strategy. The teams, however, did excellent work of maintaining discipline as no player received a yellow or a red card.

In conclusion, while Real Espana dominated performance-wise with a high number of shots on target, it seems they fell short in converting their chances, allowing Victoria to remain on level terms. The draw can primarily be attributed to CD Victoria's solid defensive performance, including crucial saves by their goalkeeper, allowing them to survive despite their limited offensive play. The teams need to address these areas for improvements going forward.

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