Home team Shots on target 14

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 8

Home team Fouls 11

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Corner kicks 8

Away team Corner kicks 6

Home team offside 2

Away team offside 3

Substitutions home team 3

Substitutions away team 3

Home team Possession (%) 60/40

Away team possession (%) 40/60

In their recent face-off in the Icelandic Cup, UMF Selfoss, emerged as the dominant force with a staggering 7-1 defeat of UMF Alftanes. This comprehensive victory was not without basis; there were key statistical factors that alluded to Selfoss's unwavering control of the match.

One of the significant areas where Selfoss outperformed Alftanes was in shots efficiency. The former orchestrated an impressive 14 shots on target, compared to only 3 from the latter. This roughly translates to a shot accuracy of 70% for Selfoss versus just 27.2% for Alftanes. Additionally, Selfoss had only six shots off target, evidencing the team's precision on the offensive front, which translated into their high goal count.

Possession was another critical area of advantage for Selfoss as the side exhibited better control of the ball throughout the 90 minutes. Boasting a 60% ball possession percentage, Selfoss displayed superior command of territory and influence over the game's pace. Alftanes' lower possession rate of 40%, in contrast, limited their chances, inevitably playing a pivotal role in the overall outcome.

In the corners, Selfoss also showed supremacy, creating 8 goal opportunities from corner kicks, 2 more than Alftanes. This indicates an aptitude in set-pieces, an essential facet of the game that contributes to scoring opportunities.

Despite a high number of fouls committed by both teams (Selfoss 11, Alftanes 12), neither team received any yellow or red cards. Coupled with equal substitutions (three each), it implies a fairly disciplined and level playing field in terms of penalty and fresh legs on the pitch.

From offsides perspective, the away team fell into the offside trap 3 times relative to the 2 times the home team got flagged. This could imply a robust high-line defense from Selfoss, throwing Alftanes's attackers off their rhythm, which ultimately disrupted their attacking efforts.

With these statistics in mind, it is clear that the blend of impressive shot accuracy, dominance in possession and set-pieces, and solid defensive tactics particularly contributed to Selfoss's resounding 7-1 victory over Alftanes.

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