Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Possession (%) 55

Away team Possession (%) 45

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offside 2

Away team Offside 1

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The match on the 9th of December 2023, between Excelsior Maassluis and Jong Sparta Rotterdam in the Tweede Divisie resulted in a hard-fought win for Jong Sparta Rotterdam with a scoreline of 1-0.

The one goal for Jong Sparta came in the first half, which gave them an advantage they managed to hold onto for the remainder of the game. Despite more attempts at goal, Excelsior Maassluis failed to capitalize, with 4 shots on target and 5 shots off target. Jong Sparta Rotterdam was more efficient, with 3 successful shots on target out of 5 attempts. Their goalkeeper was indeed on form, with 4 crucial saves that kept their lead safe. The key to victory seemed to be not how many chances you got, but what you did with those chances – something Jong Sparta managed to pull off better within the 90 minutes.

The game was evenly contested, as evidenced by the almost equitable possession stats of 55% for Excelsior and 45% for Jong Sparta. Despite less possession, Jong Sparta made their time on the ball count. They played a more foul-intensive game, recording 8 fouls to Excelsior's 10.

Corner kicks were also in favour of Excelsior Maassluis (3-2), though none of these set-pieces resulted in goals. Jong Spartans defense proved critical, fending off wave after wave of Excelsior attack.

Despite Excelsior having two offside violations and more substitutions (3) in an attempt to level the game, their efforts were unfruitful compared to Jong Sparta with only one offside recorded and two substitutions.

In conclusion, Jong Sparta Rotterdam won the game by making the most of their opportunities, playing efficiently, and tightening up their defence when it mattered. It was not a straightforward victory, and Excelsior's inability to seize their chances will certainly leave them with room for improvement. Congratulations to the away team for their well-earned triumph.

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