Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 8

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Keeper saves 7

Away team Keeper saves 6

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 3

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Fouls 11

Away team Fouls 9

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 4

The Taca de Portugal competition saw Santa Maria FC secure a narrow 1-0 victory over SC Salgueiros 08. Despite being the away team and having only two fewer shots on target than Salgueiros, they managed to find the back of the net with precision and propelling them ahead of their opponents.

A key factor in Santa Maria FC's victory was their increased accuracy in front of goal. They registered slightly more on target shots compared to SC Salgueiros, with eight versus six respectively. That the only goal scored in the match came from Santa Maria FC further highlights their attacking prowess and decisive finishing.

Despite registering more shots on target, SC Salgueiros 08's effort was undermined by their goalkeeper's fewer saves – who made six saves compared to Santa Maria's goalkeeper who made seven. This, by extension, led to the single goal difference - a pivotal factor in determining the winner of the match.

The duel also saw disciplined performances from both sides as there were no red or yellow cards issued throughout the game. In terms of fouls, SC Salgueiros 08 conceded slightly more fouls with 11 to Santa Maria FC's nine.

Interestingly, the home team demonstrated some superior control over the game's rhythm at points with more possession, as indicated by higher numbers of corner kicks - six to Santa Maria FC's four.

In terms of management decisions, SC Salgueiros 08 used all three of their substitutions possibly in an effort to turn the tide of the match, while Santa Maria FC were more conservative, using only two.

In conclusion, Santa Maria FC's victory can largely be accredited to their tactical precision, defensive rigidity and the reliability of their goalkeeper. SC Salgueiros 08, despite applying considerable pressure, fell short primarily due to a lack of finishing efficacy and crucial keeper saves. To turn potential into points in future, a more ruthless attacking display will be an area for focus.

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