Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 7

Home team Shots off target 9

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 7

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner Kicks 3

Away team Corner Kicks 4

Home team Fouls 7

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 4

Away team Offsides 3

In an evenly contested Serie C match on 24th October 2023, Novara hosted Atalanta U23. The fixture was marked by rigid defences and disciplined performances, ultimately ending in a goalless 0-0 draw.

In terms of offensive performance, both teams had more misses than hits. Novara had 13 shots, of which only 4 were on target, translating to an on-target accuracy rate of around 31%. However, the more concerning number was their 9 shots off target, which suggests they struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-structured Atalanta U23 defence.

On the other hand, Atalanta U23 proved to be more accurate in front of the goal, hitting the target on 7 out of 10 attempts - an impressive conversion rate of about 70%. Yet, their superior shot accuracy did not culminate in any goals, thanks to an incredible performance from Novara's goalkeeper who made 7 saves throughout the match. This stellar performance by the Novara's goalkeeper was a key factor preventing Atalanta U23 from securing a victory.

In terms of discipline, the game was played fairly cleanly. Neither team received any yellow or red cards, and the number of fouls was relatively low for a football match (Novara committed 7 fouls and Atalanta U23 committed 10).

Substitutions also didn’t seem to swing the game in any team’s favor. Novara used all three allowed substitutions, while Atalanta U23 used only two. Neither team was able to reinvigorate their attack or break the deadlock.

The offside stats, with Novara caught offside 4 times and Atalanta U23 three times, further reflect the closely fought match, where both teams tried to exploit the other's defence but failed to bypass their offside trap.

In conclusion, the goalless draw stemmed from the impressive goalkeeping performance from the Novara’s number one, as well as the defensive structures and discipline from both sides. The teams' inability to convert their chances, especially on Novara's side, was a key highlight of the match.

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