Home team shots on target 4

Away team shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team saves 4

Away team saves 4

Home team Corners 3

Away team Corners 5

Home team fouls 6

Away team fouls 8

Home team subs 3

Away team subs 3

Home team offside 2

Away team offside 1

In a closely contested First Division match, Cork City managed to clinch a victory over Kerry FC in a low-scoring game that finished 1-0. Statistically speaking, this game had a close breakdown, with both teams having equal substitutions and goalkeeper saves showing a balanced defensive play on both ends.

However, Cork City demonstrated more on-target efficiency throughout the game. They made 5 shots on target, that is 20% more than Kerry FC, who managed only 4. The decisive moment of the match came off one of these attempts, ultimately leading to the only, yet winning, goal of the match. Moreover, even though Cork City had fewer shots off target (3) compared to Kerry FC's 6, this data highlights the former's crucial aspect of controlling the game by maintaining ball possession and creating more qualitative goal opportunities.

In terms of aggressive play, the away team fouls outnumbered the home team by 8 to 6. However, the lack of yellow or red cards indicates disciplined performances from both teams despite the physical intensity of the match.

The corners' tally also leaned towards Cork City with a total of 5 compared to Kerry FC's 3. This reinforces Cork City's offensive edge in the game and their ability to put sustained pressure on the home side's defense.

Interestingly, Kerry FC were caught offside more frequently, suggesting an over-eagerness in their forward play or a well-structured defensive line from Cork City, thereby countering Kerry FC's scoring opportunities.

In conclusion, even though it was a tightly contested match, Cork City came out on top, thanks to their effective offensive strategy, disciplined defensive performance, and superior efficiency in ball management. Their ability to convert on-target opportunities significantly impacted the match's outcome. This should be a strong consideration for bettors looking to evaluate performances and potential results in future games.

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