Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 5

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 2

Home team Fouls 4

Away team Fouls 4

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

This Russian Cup clash between FC Torpedo Vladimir and FC Khimik Dzerzhinsk was an evenly matched affair, with both sides showing balanced efforts, as evidenced by the equal number of fouls and substitutions. However, the striking difference in performance and a potentially decisive factor for the eventual outcome came in the form of goal efficiency.

Despite having the same number of goalkeeper saves (4), FC Khimik Dzerzhinsk took better advantage of their shot opportunities, converting 33.3% of their shots on target into goals. This was superior to FC Torpedo Vladimir’s 20% conversion rate. Also, FC Khimik had a higher total of shot attempts (11) compared to Torpedo Vladimir’s 8 attempts in total. This indicates that Khimik were more aggressive in their approach recognizing their increased attack over the 90 minutes.

Another significant factor was in the away team's ability to turn their corner kick opportunities into successful plays. With just 2 taken, they nevertheless showed more proficiency in capitalizing on these set-piece situations compared to the home team. On the other hand, Torpedo Vladimir, despite having a higher number of corner kicks (4), failed to leverage these chances as effectively, resulting in only 1 goal.

Moreover, in relation to the offside trap game, the data show that FC Khimik was caught offside twice, while the home team experienced only one offside throughout the match. The successful execution of the offside trap by FC Torpedo Vladimir didn't particularly hinder Khimik's attacking marched as they managed to secure 2 goals.

Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the game went on without any complications regarding player discipline, there were zero red and yellow cards given to either side. Which states the clean and fair game-play maintained by both teams.

In conclusion, the two factors that appear to have had the most significant impact on the outcome of this match are the away team's superior shot conversion rate and their effective utilization of corner kicks. Despite the matched numbers in several parameters, it was FC Khimik's forward efficiency and better utilization of set pieces that led to their victory over FC Torpedo Vladimir.

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