Home team Substitutions 1

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Shots off Target 5

Away team Shots off Target 2

Home team Corner kicks 7

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

From the Eerste Divisie match between FC Den Bosch and Jong AZ Alkmaar on the 16th of February 2024, it was evident that both teams brought forth a strong defensive display even though there were plentiful opportunities on both sides.

Despite having a higher number of total attempts, the lack of precision in FC Den Bosch's attack meant their shots did not translate into goals. The home team had 8 shots total, with 3 on target and 5 off target. On the other hand, Jong AZ Alkmaar showed better accuracy in their attempts with 4 shots on target out of 6.

The fact that both teams couldn't score despite generating chances can be credited to the diligent work of their guards and shot-stoppers. FC Den Bosch's goalkeeper with 4 saves and Jong AZ's 3, performed exceptionally well and played an integral part in locking in a draw.

In terms of possession, FC Den Bosch seemed to be the more dominating side. They managed to force 7 corner kicks opposed to Jong AZ's 3. This indicates FC Den Bosch's control over the contest and the pressure they had created in the opposition's half.

The game was quite competitive when it came to the physical aspect. FC Den Bosch committed 12 fouls while Jong AZ Alkmaar committed 10. Despite the edgy play, there were no yellow or red cards. The teams utilised their substitutions pragmatically, FC Den Bosch making 1 and Jong AZ making 2.

Both teams had to deal with the pressure of playing the offside trap. FC Den Bosch ended with 2 offsides while Jong AZ was offside once. This points to the resilience of the defensive lines and their maintaining of the shape.

Overall, the match was evidently dominated by excellent defensive performances, committed goalkeeping and missed opportunities. While FC Den Bosch had an advantage in terms of chances created and opposition half pressure, Jong AZ Alkmaar showed more precision in their attacks. It was indeed the goalkeepers' day out given their decisive role in ensuring the game ended in a goalless draw.

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