Home Team Shots on target 5

Away Team Shots on target 3

Home Team Goalkeeper saves 1

Away Team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home Team Shots off target 2

Away Team Shots off target 4

Home Team Corner kicks 3

Away Team Corner kicks 5

Home Team Fouls 18

Away Team Fouls 12

Home Team Substitutions 2

Away Team Substitutions 3

Home Team Offsides 2

Away Team Offsides 1

In an engaging match on 24 February 2024, between Ballinamallard United FC and Portadown FC in the NIFL Championship 1, the latter secured a 2-1 victory. The competitiveness of the game was clearly evident in the events of the match as Portadown FC remarkably defied statistics to emerge as winners.

Ballinamallard United FC opened the scoreline with an advantage of 1-0 in the first half. They also displayed commendable offensive effort with a total of 5 shots on target compared to Portadown FC's 3. However, their attacking efforts failed to materialize fully due to Portadown FC's solid defence, who saw their goalkeeper make impressive 4 saves.

The home team was less fortunate in their final-third approaches with 2 instances of being offside and also lost the corner kicks battle 3-5 to the visitors, implying the away team had better control in the opponent’s penalty box. Shots off targets were also higher for the away team (4 against 2), further highlighting the squandering of numerous chances by Portadown FC, yet they did enough to come away with the win.

From the perspective of discipline, Ballinamallard United FC fell short, committing 18 fouls compared to Portadown FC's 12. However, neither team saw any bookings or send-offs. The home team was also more restrained in their rotation policy with only 2 substitutions made, compared to the away team's 3.

In this game, agility and sharpness in front of the goal proved pivotal, with Portadown FC succeeding in converting their fewer shots on target to more goals. Despite being second-best in numerous statistics, their high precision, combined with an excellent goalkeeping display, were key in securing an unexpected victory over Ballinamallard United FC.

To conclude, while Ballinamallard United FC demonstrated stronger offensive pressure with more shots on target and fewer fouls, they squandered their early advantage. On the other hand, Portadown FC's clinical efficiency in their limited chances proved essential in achieving the three points. Defensive compactness, effective goalkeeping, and well-timed substitutions also contributed significantly to their victory against the odds.

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