Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 3

Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 9

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 2

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

In an intensely fought match in the Icelandic League Cup on 09 March 2024, IR Reykjavik faced off against IBV Vestmannaeyjar. The home team, IR Reykjavik, could not capitalize on home ground advantage and was defeated by IBV Vestmannaeyjar by a margin of 5-2.

Looking at the statistical highlights of the match, Vestmannaeyjar's dominance can be seen in their offensive plays. They had 9 successful shots on target from 12 total, showcasing their effective attacking edge. In comparison, Reykjavik had only 4 shots on target off the total of 10, which significantly hampered their goal-scoring chances. Assisting performance also differed widely. With 3 assists to Vestmannaeyjar against Reykjavik's single maneuver, evidence supports Vestmannaeyjar's superior team coordination and understanding.

Goalkeeping also played a vital role in the match outcome. Despite IR Reykjavik's goalkeeper making 4 proactive saves, the high conversion rate of Vestmannaeyjar's on-target shots challenged Reykjavik's defences continuously. On the other hand, Vestmannaeyjar's goalkeeper had an easier day with just 2 saves necessary amid the low accuracy of Reykjavik's attacks.

Set-piece scenarios such as corner kicks also leaned in favor of Vestmannaeyjar, who won 5 corners compared to Reykjavik's 3, providing more opportunities to turn the game in their favor. In terms of discipline, both teams maintained a clean sheet with no yellow or red cards shown throughout the game.

Tactical changes, signaled through substitutions, were slightly more frequent for the home team, suggesting attempts to change the game dynamic on Reykjavik's part. However, with only one assist and less-than-optimal shot accuracy, it appears these changes lacked the expected effectiveness.

Offsides saw a minor influence on the match, with Reykjavik caught out twice and Vestmannaeyjar being flagged once. This suggests that both teams were aware of the margins of exploiting space behind the opponent's defense. Foul counts stood at 10 for Reykjavik and 8 for Vestmannaeyjar, indicating an evenly battled midfield but also Reykjavik's struggle to regain possession.

In summary, IBV Vestmannaeyjar's superior target shooting, better team cohesion reflected in assists, and utilization of corner kick opportunities played a critical role in carving out their winning edge in this encounter. Meanwhile, IR Reykjavik's disadvantage lies primarily in shot efficiency and limited creativity denoted by the single assist.

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