Home team Shots on target 8

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 7

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Possession 60%

Away team Possession 40%

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 6

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The Irish Cup match played on 03rd February between Portadown FC (home team) and Bangor FC (away team) ended with a 2-1 victory for Portadown FC. Portadown FC's performance stood out based on the variety of statistical factors evaluated.

The statistics clearly show that Portadown FC dominated the game in terms of ball possession, having controlled the game 60% of the time, in comparison to Bangor FC's 40%. This value accurately reflects the ability of Portadown's midfield to maintain control and establish a rhythm.

A key aspect of Portadown FC's victory was their offensive execution. Despite spending less time in the opposition's half, they made it count with 8 on target shots compared to Bangor FC's 5. Coupled with couple of goals yielded, this shows their efficiency upfront. They also had more corner kicks (6 versus 3), implying they put more pressure on the Bangor FC defence.

Moreover, Portadown FC bested Bangor FC in terms of shots off target as well, with a tally of 7 as opposed to Bangor FC's 6. The large number of shots indicates a significant level of attacking investment, with the home team attempting to convert every opportunity.

The home team endured less fouls compared to Bangor FC, recording 10 fouls against 12. This might indicate a more disciplined approach from Portadown or point to Bangor's aggressive push for an equalizer.

In terms of goalkeeper’s saves, Bangor FC's goalkeeper registered 6 saves compared to 4 made by Portadown FC's goalkeeper. Despite conceding two goals, Bangor FC's goalkeeper seems to have had a busier day, once again highlighting Portadown's offensive efforts.

Despite the victory, Portadown FC was caught offside twice, an area they might want to work on to ensure a smoother attacking flow in future games.

To sum up, while the match was closely contested, Portadown FC showed a stronger performance on both tactical and technical levels. They dominated the game in terms of ball possession and were more decisive in front of the goal.

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