Match Analysis: Khor Fakkan FC vs Al Ittihad Kalba 01 June 2024

On June 1, in UAE Pro League, Khor Fakkan FC and Al Ittihad Kalba clashed in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The match statistics offer insights into the teams' performances and tactics, with a number of factors influencing the final result.

Looking at the goal stats first, Al Ittihad Kalba demonstrated its attacking efficiency by scoring two goals from a lesser number of offensive plays compared to the hosts. Their early goal in the 22nd minute, one minute after Khor Fakkan FC was dealt with a yellow card, seemed to have tipped the balance initially in their favor. The away team held on, getting another goal in the 75th minute, suggesting a tight defensive strategy that effectively held off the Khor Fakkan FC attack for the majority of the match.

However, Khor Fakkan FC notably turned the tide during the last 30 minutes influenced by their better utilization of set-pieces and aggressive attacking play. They significantly had 11 corner kicks as opposed to Al Ittihad Kalba's 3, reflecting their dominance in attack, and hinting at a more pressing style of play. This pressure yielded results as they scored two late goals in the 79th and 88th minute to secure the draw.

Additionally to this, an analysis of the disciplinary actions taken gives us an indication of the game’s physicality and possibly the effectiveness of tactics employed by the teams. With three yellow cards issued during the match, two of which were against Al Ittihad Kalba in the second half, the higher number of fouls by Al Ittihad Kalba could have likely disrupted their rhythm and allowed more opportunities for Khor Fakkan FC to exert pressure.

Finally, offsides tell us how well the teams dealt with their opponents' attacking lines. The home team was caught offside twice and the away just once, painting a picture of closely contested spaces and well-matched teams.

In conclusion, Al Ittihad Kalba's early goals and defensive play although effective in the first part of the game were overcome by Khor Fakkan FC's substantial pressure and use of set pieces in the latter stages of the match. As this was a draw, both teams can study their shortcomings in their future games and learn to capitalize on their strengths.

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