Home team shots on goal 14

Away team shots on goal 23

Home team shots off target 7

Away team shots off target 9

Home team corner kicks 3

Away team corner kicks 7

Home team fouls committed 12

Away team fouls committed 10

Home team substitutions 2

Away team substitutions 3

Home team goalkeeper saves 6

Away team goalkeeper saves 4

Home team offsides 2

Away team offsides 3

Looking back at the highly competitive match between Hamilton Wanderers AFC and Birkenhead United on May 11th, there were several critical performance factors that affected the final result. The 4-1 victory of Birkenhead can be attributed to their more effective possession, as evidenced by the 23 shots on goal versus Hamilton's 14.

Birkenhead United's proactive offensive strategy paid off, with their corner kicks almost tripling Hamilton's attempts (7 vs. 3). This quote of opportunities was mirrored in the goal differential, highlighting how effective Birkenhead was in utilizing set-play situations. Their offensive performance was strengthened by their efficient shooting, as reflected in the difference in shots on goal (23 against 14) and shots off target (9 against Hamilton’s 7), capturing their impactful attacking strategy in the opposition's half.

While the Hamilton Wanderers AFC goalkeeper did manage to pull off six saves as opposed to Birkenhead United's four saves, it was simply not sufficient given the rigorous offensive pressure from Birkenhead. This data points to the host's defense weakness, which was relentlessly exploited by Birkenhead.

Despite being more aggressive - Hamilton committed 12 fouls compared to Birkenhead's 10 - Hamilton failed to convert this assertiveness into a successful defensive or offensive strategy.

Interestingly, both teams made strategic changes during the match, with Hamilton Wanderers and Birkenhead United making two and three substitutions, respectively. However, these changes didn't seem to significantly shift the balance during the match, as Birkenhead continued to dominate both offensively and defensively.

In terms of offside offences, Birkenhead slightly edged out Hamilton with three offsides to two. This stat shows how Birkenhead was constantly pushing the envelope in offence, a strategy that definitely paid off with their impressive goal tally.

To conclude, Birkenhead's more precise shooting, strategic offensive play, and effective use of corners keyed their victory. On the other hand, Hamilton's weaker defensive performance and lack of strategic utilization of assertiveness undermined their potential competitiveness in the match. The match statistics underline the importance of both accurate shooting and a comprehensive offensive strategy in sealing victories in football matches.

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