Home team Corners 6

Away team Corners 2

Home team Shots on target 8

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 5

Home team goalkeeper Saves 3

Away team goalkeeper Saves 6

Home team Fouls 11

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

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In an engaging match at the NIFL Championship 1 on 19th January 2024, Annagh United skillfully claimed victory over Ards FC, successfully scoring two goals while keeping a clean sheet with a final score of 2-0 to the home team.

What ultimately made the difference in favor of Annagh United was the precise execution of their shots on target, recording eight compared to Ards FC's three. Annagh United demonstrated a superior attacking prowess, ensuring two-thirds of their shots were on target. Meanwhile, Ards FC struggled to find the same form, with only 38% of their shots hitting the target.

Despite Annagh United's higher shots off target (4) compared to Ards' (5), their overall strategy, evident in the higher number of corner kicks they won (6), allowed them to convert their nullified attempts into goals. Ards FC, on the other hand, only managed to secure two corners throughout the game which signals their lesser command over their offensive lines in this particular match.

Defensively, the match was evenly contested, with neither team receiving a yellow or red card indicating the reasonable fair play maintained throughout the game. However, Annagh United seemed to have adopted a more aggressive approach, contributing to a significantly larger number of fouls (11 vs 7) compared to Ards. Despite the discrepancy in fouls, both teams made an equal number of saves, but Annagh's goalkeeper had fewer to parry due to Ards' lack of precision in front of the goal.

On the strategic front, Ards FC appeared to be more desperate for a breakthrough given that they made more substitutions (3) than Annagh United (2). However, this did not seem to change the dynamic of the game with Annagh maintaining the upper hand.

To sum up, Annagh United’s victory was down to their superior shot conversion rates and offensive strategy. Ards FC, while unable to turn the tide in their favor, showed resilience in defence, despite their lack of striking precision and offensive edge. Future bettors watching Annagh United may want to note its offensive firepower, while Ards FC will need to up their striking effectiveness to entice more confidence from their potential punters.

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