In a strategic battle for the Challenge Cup, Peterhead FC claimed a 2-0 victory over Annan Athletic FC. With a solid defence and precise offence, Peterhead FC demonstrated why they are a dominant force in the competition, regardless of playing on opponents' turf.

The statistical data from this match showed that the critical factors that led to Peterhead FC's victory were their strategic utilisation of the offside trap and the accuracy in executing their corner kicks. With the Away team having just 1 offside compared to a significant 5 offsides from the home team, Peterhead FC evidently used the offside trap effectively, disrupting the offensive advances from Annan Athletic FC. The defensive organisation by Peterhead FC was no less effective which, combined with their exceptional deployment of the offside trap, minimized Annan Athletic FC's opportunities on the goal.

Moreover, Peterhead FC showed their prowess during set-pieces. They had a total of 6 corner kicks compared to Annan Athletic's 4. They managed to convert the corner kicks into significant pressure, culminating in their second goal at the 55:06-minute mark in the second half.

Despite receiving 1 yellow card at the 47:05-minute mark in the second half, Peterhead FC managed to keep their composure and a player advantage throughout the match, with no player getting sent off the field. On the other hand, Annan Athletic FC failed to exploit their opponents' yellow card situation, with them not having any yellow cards of their own, suggesting they lacked the aggressive pressure in their approach.

The match's major turning point was the early goal by Peterhead FC just 14:46 minutes into the first half. Scoring early helped in unsettling Annan's defensive strategies, thus asserting dominance in the game early on. Notably, Peterhead FC executed a balanced attack strategy throughout the match, with chances being created not just in the first, but also in the second half, leading to their second goal at 55:06 minutes.

On the contrary, despite playing at home, Annan Athletic FC seemed undermined by this game's situation, evidenced by the lack of goals on their part. Scoring no goals, committing 5 offsides, and trailing in corner kicks by two clearly indicated their shortfall in both offensive and defensive strategies.

Thus, based on the available statistical facts, the match's outcome was majorly influenced by the strategic deployment of the offside trap by Peterhead FC, superior conversion of set-pieces, and an early first goal which allowed them to control the game effectively.

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