Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 0

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team goalkeeper saves 3

Away team goalkeeper saves 7

Home team Corner Kicks 5

Away team Corner Kicks 1

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 9

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

From the data available, it's clear that Heart of Midlothian FC, despite playing host to FC Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership on 17th February 2024, demonstrated full control of the game structure and better execution of their strategic game plan.

One of the most telling statistics is the goal tally, with Heart of Midlothian netting two goals without any reply from Motherwell. This was facilitated by a higher number of shots, both on and off-target (11 shots for the Hearts, compared to 5 from Motherwell). This greater shooting efficiency was further corroborated with Hearts managing 5 shots on target compared to Motherwell's 3.

The home side also showcased superiority in their midfield play and defensive setup. They executed a higher number of corner kicks (5) compared to the away side (1), indicating their dominance in controlling the ball and keeping the pressure on their opposing team. Hearts' offside count was also lower (1) which shows their discipline in maintaining their attacking line, unlike that of Motherwell who registered two offsides.

In terms of fouls, both teams demonstrated physical playing styles; however, Hearts had a larger number (12 fouls) than their counterparts (9 fouls). Despite this, neither team received a yellow card, speaking to the game's controlled aggression and the teams' ability to play to the edge without unduly risking bookings.

In the goalkeeping department, FC Motherwell's goalkeeper made an impressive seven saves, greater than the three saves made by Heart of Midlothian's goalkeeper. However, the clean sheet by the home team's goalkeeper proved the efficiency of Heart's defense.

Both teams made substitutions (2 for Hearts and 3 for Motherwell), offering fresh legs and potential new strategies, with Motherwell making an extra substitution in a bid to change the trajectory of the game, but to no avail.

In summary, Heart of Midlothian FC demonstrated its craftsmanship and precision to maintain dominance throughout the match, reflected evidently in the goal tally, shot count, and corner kicks. Despite Motherwell's attempts and their respectable goalkeeping performance, Hearts held their ground and delivered a commendable victory on their home turf.

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