Home team Black cards 0

Away team Black cards 0

Home team shots on target 4

Away team shots on target 8

Home team shots off target 12

Away team shots off target 4

Home team goalkeeper saves 4

Away team goalkeeper saves 3

Home team corner kicks 2

Away team corner kicks 6

Home team fouls 12

Away team fouls 8

Home team substitutions 3

Away team substitutions 3

Home team offsides 1

Away team offsides 2

In an exciting face-off in the Irish Cup on January 6, 2024, Larne FC showed dominance through strategic play and precision, coming out victorious with a 4-1 win against HW Welders FC. The away team Larne FC seemed more targeted and consistent, rendering them the winners.

One of the defining factors of the game was the accuracy of shots by Larne FC, as evidenced by the higher number of shots on target (8) compared to HW Welders FC who only had 4 shots on target despite having a higher total of shots (16). This indicates a critical lack of precision in the home team's attacking front. In contrast, Larne FC seemed to make the most out of their shooting opportunities, converting half of their total 12 attempts into goals.

Equally noteworthy is the discrepancy in the number of corner kicks taken by both teams. Larne FC utilized 6 corners compared to HW Welders FC's 2, reflecting Larne's sustained aggressive play and greater possession within their opponent's half of the pitch.

In terms of defensive performance, both goalkeepers had a relatively busy day, but Larne FC's goalkeeper demonstrated more efficiency, saving 3 of 4 on-target shots, compared to HW Welders FC's goalkeeper who managed to save only 4 out of 8 on-target shots by Larne FC.

Moreover, both teams played a fair game with no yellow or red cards issued and made all of their permitted substitutions (3 each). And while HW Welders FC was judged offside only once, Larne FC was twice caught in offside positions. On the Fouls count, HW Welders were penalized more frequently with 12 fouls against Larne FC's 8, which further demonstrates the home team's struggle to maintain control over the game.

In conclusion, Larne FC's victory over HW Welders FC was deserved, attributable significantly to their shooting accuracy, strategic offensive play, and well-coordinated defense. The home team, on the other hand, would need to take a more considered and precise approach in their attacking play to ensure a more profitable outcome in future encounters.

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