Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 2

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Shots off target 7

Away team Shots off target 6

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls committed 11

Away team Fouls committed 8

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 3

Away team Offsides 2

Reporting on the thoroughly exciting match that took place on May 18, 2023, at 04:00 EEST in the OFC Champions League between the Ifira Black Bird FC and AS Pirae which concluded in a draw, 2-2.

Both sides displayed a striking level of efficiency in front of the goal. The home team, Ifira Black Bird FC drilled five shots on target out of which two ended in goals while AS Pirae replied with an equal number of goals out of their four shots on target. This impressive conversion rate of 40% for both teams made for an enthralling spectacle.

Goalkeeping was splendid on both ends as well. The home team's Custodian pulled off two saves out of the total four shots on target whilst the away team's goalie conducted three saves from a total of five target-bound shots. Despite there being a higher number of saves from AS Pirae's goalkeeper, it was not enough to take the lead against their competent adversaries.

In the realm of set-pieces, the two teams were quite evenly matched. Ifira Black Bird FC had three corner kicks to their name while AS Pirae secured one more making their total four. Unfortunately, both teams failed to convert these opportunities into goals.

When it came to offensives, both teams displayed high intensity on the field. Ifira Black Bird FC was flagged for offside three times, whereas AS Pirae was called out twice. It was evidence of the aggressive offensive strategy both teams adopted despite it resulting in multiples fouls, with Ifira Black Bird FC committing 11 fouls and AS Pirae 8.

The game also saw a balanced level of tactical substitutions by both teams, with Ifira Black Bird FC making three alterations to the on-field lineup and AS Pirae making two. These tactical changes seemed to have a positive effect with neither team pulling ahead.

Overall, both teams demonstrated an equal level of skill and strategy both in offense and defense, as reflected in the final scoreline. It seems that the draw was a fair result given such a balanced showing from both sides in this captivating OFC Champions League tie.

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