Home team Goals 1

Away team Goals 2

Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 2

Home team Shots on target 3

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 2

Home team Shots off target 6

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Fouls 9

Away team Fouls 11

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

From the statistical point of view, the Super League match between Grasshopper Club Zurich and FC Basel on the 17th of February was a clear demonstration of strategic precision and focus from FC Basel. The data suggests that Basel's offensive play was far more effective, with a total of 6 shots on target compared to Grasshopper's 3. Basel not only had more shots on target but also managed to convert a higher percentage of them into goals, which was key to their 2-1 victory.

It’s also important to underpin that FC Basel had a higher number of corner kicks, five to four, which indirectly indicates that they had a slight territorial advantage, putting more pressure on the Grasshopper’s defence.

The Home team Grasshopper Club Zurich manifested a solid defensive display, as shown by their goalkeeper's total of 4 saves. However, the 6 shots off target suggest an area for improvement in their attacking precision. Despite the defeat, the Grasshopper’s defence managed to navigate through the match without falling into offside traps, showing their discipline in this aspect of the game.

Both teams made use of all three substitutions allowed, indicating that the coaches were actively seeking to adapt their strategies throughout the game. In the case of Basel, these tactical maneuvers appear to have been more successful.

The data also reveals a fairly aggressive game, with Basel committing more fouls (11) than Grasshopper (9). However, due to the disciplined behavior from both sides no yellow or red cards were handed out during the match, which is a good indication of fair play notwithstanding the prevalent fierceness.

From these stats, it can be inferred that FC Basel outperformed Grasshopper Club Zurich mainly due to their superior accuracy in offensive movements and effective utilization of set-piece situations. Though the Grasshopper Club Zurich put up a serious fight in defence, they failed to convert their opportunities into goals. Both teams clearly demonstrated a high level of skill and tactical awareness, but in this particular match, Basel's performance in the decisive aspects proved to be the difference.

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