In this fixture from the Eerste Divisie, FC Dordrecht secured a 2-1 win against De Graafschap, making the most out of their home advantage. The statistical data reveals a tightly contested game, where the host team's slightly better execution in the attack was the key factor that led to their victory.

FC Dordrecht started strong, scoring their first goal just 7 minutes and 36 seconds into the game. De Graafschap quickly retaliated, bringing the match to a 1-1 draw in the 12th minute. However, Dordrecht regained control during the second half as they scored the decisive goal at 53 minutes and 30 seconds, taking the win by 2-1.

The possession wasn't dominated by either team, which is reflected in the low difference in corner kicks, where Dordrecht had only one more than Graafschap (5-4). Remarkably, Dordrecht were caught Offside six times while Graafschap managed to stay disciplined, with no Offside in the match, but it wasn’t enough to change the course of the game.

Moving on to the disciplinary actions, both teams finished the match with 2 yellow cards each. The home team picked up one in the first half and another late in the second, while both of Graafschap's bookings came in the second half. It is clear that as the match progressed, the physicality and intensity increased, with more fouls committed (a total of 23 fouls, with Graafschap committing slightly more - 13 to Dordrecht's 10).

Another notable aspect of the match was the use of substitutions. Though the data provided does not specify the exact substitutions, it is safe to infer that the strategic use of fresh players could have significantly influenced the outcome in favor of FC Dordrecht, particularly given the intensity of the match.

In conclusion, FC Dordrecht managed to eke out a crucial victory over De Graafschap, built on early pressure and effective strategic decisions in the second half. Both teams showed discipline and equal aggression, but it was Dordrecht who made the most of their opportunities resulting in their 2-1 win. While De Graafschap were not necessarily outperformed, their lack of conversion in key areas cost them the game.

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