Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 7

Home team Saves 4

Away team Saves 3

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

The National First Division witnessed an enthralling encounter between Black Leopards and Venda FA on the 14th of January, where both sides managed to pocket a goal apiece, indicating a hard-fought and equal battle. The home team, Black Leopards managed to scrape together a goal during the second half, giving them a 1-0 lead which was later neutralized by their opponents to end the match with a 1-1 draw.

One key statistical differential that could have swayed the outcome of the match was the shooting accuracy. Black Leopards managed only 4 shots on target from their 7 attempts on goal. In contrast, Venda FA managed a more efficient 5 shots on target from a total of 12 attempts – thereby showcasing a superior clinical edge. This increased efficacy may have played a crucial role in helping Venda FA claim the equalizer.

Save count also warrants attention as the home team goalkeeper managed to pull off 4 saves against Venda FA's 5 on-target shots, while Venda FA's goalkeeper pulled off 3 saves with 4 on target from Black Leopards. Despite one less save than their counterpart, Venda FA's goalkeeper managed to hold their net, which was devastatingly important in securing a draw.

In terms of disciplinary actions, it was a relatively clean-sheeted game with no Red or Yellow cards awarded, indicating a fair level of sportsmanship from both sides. From the set pieces standpoint, Black Leopards were awarded 5 corner kicks in contrast to Venda FA's 4, showing a marginal advantage for the home team that failed to result in a decisive goal.

Possession-adjusted foul rate showed a higher count for the Black Leopards with 12 fouls compared to Venda FA's 10. However, this game provided clear evidence that fouls aren't necessarily indicative of game dominance. The full-time whistle saw both teams making 3 substitutions each, suggesting a tactical parity being employed to chase the game.

Offsides tell another aspect of the game where Black Leopards were flagged twice while Venda FA was caught offside only once, suggesting a more disciplined attacking line from the away team.

In conclusion, despite an equalized result, this fixture suggested that Venda FA showed a greater clinical performance with more shots on target and better goalkeeping saves. Despite the one more corner kick and offsides, Black Leopards might need to seek more efficiency in their attacking attempts to capitalize on their opportunities better in future games.

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