Home team Corners 2

Away team Corners 3

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 4

In the First Division match on 12 April 2024 between UCD AFC and Cork City, the final score was a draw, 0-0. While both sides tried their best to upset the scoreboard, the lack of precision in the final third of the pitch was ultimately the definitive factor in this goalless stalemate.

Despite conjuring more shots on target, with 5 out of their total 9 attempts, Cork City could not convert those into goals. This suggests that their final execution lacked the necessary quality or that UCD AFC's defence and goalkeeper's performances were remarkable given that 5 shots on target were efficiently neutralized.

On the other hand, UCD AFC, despite having fewer shots on target, only 3 out of their 8 attempts, had more opportunities from offsides, with 2 instances challenging the Cork defenders. The low conversions of shots on target indicate that the offensive pressure, while present, was not consequential enough.

Moreover, both teams seemed to rely significantly on crosses from the flanks, with UCD AFC and Cork City taking 2 and 3 corners respectively, but failed to convert any of these set-piece opportunities. This further indicates a deficiency in the finishing process and highlights the robust defensive formations.

Disciplinewise, both teams played a clean match with no yellow or red cards, describing how both the squads focussed on maintaining possession rather than attempting fouls.

Finally, substitutions couldn't reshape the outcome as both teams tried switching tactics throughout the match. Interestingly, Cork City opted for an extra substitution, perhaps hoping to introduce fresh legs and possibly shift the momentum, but without any productive net result.

Overall, the match illustrated well-fought defensive performances, although it was marked by the attacking inefficiencies from both sides. While both teams had their opportunities, they failed to capitalize on them, which left the scoreboard blank at the final whistle.

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