Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 8

Away team Shots off target 7

Home team Goalkeeper saves 2

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 2

In the match that pitted FC Cincinnati against NYCFC, the data shows Cincinnati edged out NYCFC 2-1 despite both teams having similar statistical numbers. The teams' performance was close, hence the slim margin of victory, with both teams exhibiting almost identical potency and work rate.

Though FC Cincinnati outscored the visitors by 2-1, they managed to get 5 shots on target from 13 attempts. On the other hand, NYCFC managed to get 3 shots on target from 10 attempts. However, the rate at which Cincinnati managed to hit the target was a significant factor in their victory, and it shows their attack was more methodical and calculated.

In terms of defense, there wasn't a gaping difference as the statistics were rather close. FC Cincinnati's goalkeeper came up with 2 crucial saves while NYCFC's goalkeeper managed to make 3 saves. However, FC Cincinnati's shots on target is the M.V.P here since it forced more saves from NYCFC's goalkeeper.

The teams were even on offsides with 2 times each showing similar attacking patterns. FC Cincinnati managed to earn more corner kicks (4) than NYCFC (3), indicating a slightly more aggressive push in the attack - another small but impactful difference.

In aggression, both teams matched each other closely perhaps due to the high stake nature of the match. FC Cincinnati committed 10 fouls compared to NYCFC’s 12. Discipline was highly maintained in this match as neither side got any yellow or red cards, showcasing fair play principles at best.

Substitutions could also be part of the key factors, FC Cincinnati made 3 substitutions compared to NYCFC’s 2, which might have had an effect on changing the dynamic and pace of the match favoring FC Cincinnati.

In sum, the crucial factor that appears to have decided the outcome was FC Cincinnati's ability to hit more shots on target, forcing NYCFC's keeper into more saves and eventually leading to the extra goal. While both teams were roughly equal in every other aspect, FC Cincinnati's better attacking accuracy made the difference on this day.

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