Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Corner kicks 2

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 1

This Cup matchup between Skjervoy IK and Alta IF was a tight encounter, with a meager single goal margin from Alta IF making all the difference. The single goal is a testament to how closely the two teams matched on the pitch, with both teams having similar statistical outputs on several key parameters, which we shall explore here in more depth.

In terms of shots on target, Alta IF was slightly more precise with 5 shots compared to Skjervoy IK's 4. The difference of one more shot on target from Alta IF potentially shows a more assertive approach offensively, which ultimately translated to the single decisive goal.

Interestingly, both teams were equal regarding shots off target, at 3 from Skjervoy IK and 4 from Alta IF. Both goalkeepers also made an equal number of saves, at 4 each. This suggests that both teams’ defense were well-matched, with neither being completely overwhelmed.

However, Alta IF had a slight edge in corner kicks (4) over Skjervoy (2), a factor that would have boosted Alta’s offensive chances and played a crucial role in deciding the game. Efficient utilization of these set-piece opportunities often form a significant part of the match outcome.

Analyzing the disciplinary statistics, the game was fairly clean, recorded no red or yellow cards for either side. Skjervoy IK committed two more fouls (10) than Alta IF's 8, which might have interrupted their gameplay rhythm but ultimately did not prove detrimental given that no bookings were made.

Both teams recorded one offside each showing that both teams tried to penetrate the opponent’s defensive line with similar aggression which dividedly shared the responsibility of keeping the defensive lines steady and alert.

Finally, substitutions were evenly matched too, with Skjervoy applying an extra change, a tactic that however, couldn’t alter the game's outcome in their favor.

Overall, the match was a close competition between two teams, where both teams presented robust defense and not too aggressive offense. However, Alta IF's slight edge in offensive precision and utilisation of set-piece chances reflected in the match’s outcome, proving victorious with a single goal.

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