Home team Shots on Target 11

Away team Shots on Target 4

Home team Shots off Target 6

Away team Shots off Target 3

Home team Corner Kicks 5

Away team Corner Kicks 2

Home team Saves 3

Away team Saves 11

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

In the Eredivisie Women's game held on September 15, 2023, at 17:30 EEST, AZ Alkmaar (Wom) squeaked past Heerenveen (Wom) with a single goal that came in the second half. The match was heavily contested, as evidenced by the limited number of goals and the tactical maneuvers from both teams.

Despite Heerenveen's display of dominant ball control, reflected by a whopping 11 shots on target compared to Alkmaar's 4, and 5 corner kicks versus Alkmaar's 2, they were unable to convert these chances into goals. This could be attributed to Alkmaar's defensive tactics, specifically the goalkeeper who had an impressive 11 saves, a factor that significantly determined the outcome of the match.

On the other hand, Alkmaar forwarded fewer attacks than Heerenveen, with only 4 shots on target, but their precision and timing resulted in a significant goal. Interestingly, their offence was more efficient, making fewer shots, both on (4 vs 11) and off (3 vs 6) target, but achieving the match's only goal, illustrating a strategy reliant on accuracy over quantity.

Heerenveen held a slightly aggressive approach during the game, as indicated by their higher number of fouls: 12 against Alkmaar's 10. Their tactics might have focused on disrupting Alkmaar's play, but it appears this didn't produce the desired results.

The 3 substitutions made by Heerenveen against 2 from Alkmaar might indicate a search for fresh strategies as they sought to respond to the only goal scored in the match, but it seems that these tactical changes were not fruitful.

Both teams managed the offsides rule very well, with 2 offsides for Heerenveen and just 1 for Alkmaar, reflecting disciplined performances from both teams' defence lines.

In conclusion, the AZ Alkmaar's efficient shooting, outstanding goalkeeping, and focused defense were the keys that contributed to their victory over the more aggressive Heerenveen. They effectively capitalized on their fewer chances even as they absorbed the pressure from a significantly more aggressive opponent.

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