Home team Corner kicks 8

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Offsides 4

Away team Offsides 3

Home team Shots on targets 10

Away team Shots on targets 4

Home team Shots off targets 3

Away team Shots off targets 8

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 5

Home team Fouls 15

Away team Fouls 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Under the Irish Cup competition, Ballyclare Comrades FC and Strabane Athletic FC went head-to-head on the 6th of January 2024. With the home advantage, Ballyclare Comrades FC sealed a tight victory with a 5-2 score.

Starting with the core success indicator, goals, Ballyclare Comrades FC scored five times, showcasing their strong offensive. Comparatively, Strabane Athletic FC managed just two goals. Diving deeper, the difference in the teams' attacking prowess became apparent looking at the 'shots on target' statistics. Ballyclare had 10 shots on target compared to just 4 for Strabane. This clearly illustrates the higher precision and execution level Ballyclare brought to the game.

However, the disparity is not just on the offensive. Ballyclare's goalkeeper had a good match too, saving 2 attempts, while Strabane's goalkeeper had a busier day, with as many as 5 saves. The saves performed by the Strabane goalkeeper showed that Ballyclare Comrades FC consistently posed a threat, keeping the pressure on the defense throughout the game.

Another closely linked and impactful parameter is corner kicks. Ballyclare secured 8 corner kicks for themselves while Strabane managed only 2, demonstrating their ability to continuously press the attack and create scoring opportunities.

When analysing the tactical discipline, Ballyclare Comrades FC committed 15 fouls whereas Strabane Athletic FC committed only 3. Notably, neither the home nor the away team received any yellow or red cards, suggesting that while Ballyclare's play might have been more physically aggressive, it was not necessarily unduly rough or unsporting.

In terms of off-target shots, Strabane led the charge with 8 shots off target, twice the amount of Ballyclare, making it clear there were some shortfalls in Strabane's attacking precision.

To conclude, Ballyclare Comrades FC showed a superior performance both offensively and defensively. Their precision in goal attempts, combined with high pressure on their opponents, reflected in the number of corner kicks and goalkeeper saves, were key to their victory. Strabane Athletic FC, on the other hand, will need to work on their finishing and attempt to limit the number of scoring opportunities for the opponent in the future matches. Additionally, the high amount of fouls committed by Ballyclare could potentially be exploited in future encounters.

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