Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Possession (%) 60

Away team Possession (%) 40

Home team Corner kicks 2

Away team Corner kicks 1

Home team Saves 2

Away team Saves 3

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

The NIFL Championship 1 match between Institute FC and Dergview FC on 30 December 2023 at 15:00 EEST ended with a goalless tie, highlighting the defensive mastery of both teams.

The data reveals that Institute FC had a dominant ball possession time of 60%, a factor that usually favors offensive opportunities. They managed to secure 4 shots on target with Dergview FC closely behind with 3 shots on target. However, Institute’s superior ball control did not effectively translate to goals, largely due to the impressive 3 saves made by Dergview FC's goalkeeper.

In spite of having a reduced ball possession time of 40%, Dergview FC showcased significant defensive prowess against a high possession team, illustrated by their goalkeeper’s saves and their ability to limit Institute FC to just 2 corner kicks, despite being outshot slightly.

Offensively, Institute FC had a slightly higher number of shots off target with 5 misses, indicating misguided attempts at the goal. Meanwhile, Dergview FC had 6 shots off target, which might represent some missed opportunities on their part.

On the disciplinary front, it is noteworthy that neither team received yellow or red cards, showing a clean game largely free from disputes or dangerous play. Fouls committed were evenly distributed with 12 for Institute FC and 10 for Dergview FC, suggesting relatively balanced aggressive gameplay.

Each team made the maximum three substitutions allowed, signalling a tactical approach to their lineup from both managers, although this was unable to tip the balanced game-play in either direction.

In terms of offsides, Dergview FC had one more compared to Institute FC, a fact that indicates their proactive, although sometimes overly aggressive, attempts to penetrate the opposition’s defensive line.

Despite Institute FC's higher possession, shots on target and fewer offsides, the decisive factor in the game's outcome was the exceptional goaltending offered by Dergview FC, preventing Institute FC from effectively capitalizing on their statistical superiority in possession and attempts on goal.

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