Home team Shots on Target 12

Away team Shots on Target 8

Home team Shots Off Target 7

Away team Shots Off Target 9

Home team Goalkeeper Saves 6

Away team Goalkeeper Saves 11

Home team Corner Kicks 5

Away team Corner Kicks 3

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 4

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The January 14, 2023 Premier League match between Sofapaka FC and Nairobi City Stars was a closely contested battle. The away team, Nairobi City Stars, managed to snatch a victory with a 2-1 scoreline. The analysis of the match statistics reveals that the Sofapaka FC had higher possession but couldn't use it efficiently to score the required goals.

A crucial factor that contributed to the loss for Sofapaka FC is evident through their Shots on Target data. Despite having 12 shots on target compared to Nairobi City Stars' 8 shots on target, Sofapaka FC could only score one goal. This denotes that either the shots weren't strategically placed or the opponents' goalkeeper had an exceptional day, saving 11 attempted shots.

The lack of yellow and red cards indicates the clean gameplay adopted by both teams, starkly contradicting the number of fouls by both teams, with the away team having the upper hand with two more fouls committed.

Another noteworthy figure is the number of saves made by Nairobi City Stars' goalkeeper, which was tilted at an astounding 11 as compared to Sofapaka FC's goalkeeper's mere 6. There was a clear disparity in the goalkeeping performance, which played a significant role in determining the match's outcome.

The home team had the edge in corner kicks, registering 5 compared to Nairobi City Stars' 3. This indicates Sofapaka FC created solid opportunities but could not effectively convert them, resulting in a narrow defeat.

Lastly, both teams' substitution data shows that both sides tried to alter tactics mid-play. But, Nairobi City Stars made one more switch than Sofapaka FC, indicating a likely tactical edge.

In conclusion, despite their off-mark shooting and lesser corner kicks, Nairobi City Stars secured the win through superior goalkeeping performance and effective midfield play that reduced fouls while unsettling the home team's flow. On the other side, Sofapaka FC needs to improve conversion rates and be wary of the discipline in the center of the park.

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