Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 1

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Shots off target 2

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Corner kicks 5

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 12

Home team Offsides 1

Away team Offsides 2

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 4

The match between North Carolina FC and Phoenix Rising FC in the US Open Cup held on 08 May 2024 was a competitive one, with the home team emerging victorious with a maiden 2-1 win. The North Carolina FC was able to convert 2 of their 6 shots on target, displaying an impressive accuracy, compared to Phoenix's 1 goal from 4 shots on target.

North Carolina FC demonstrated impressive teamwork, reflected in the number of assists, which matched their two goals. Phoenix Rising FC also managed to notch up an assist, showing their creative side but unfortunately fell short with only one goal from 4 shots on target.

Interestingly, both teams made the same number of substitutions, which suggests that squad rotation and tactics played a significant role in determining the outcome of the match.

In terms of defensive statistics, both teams demonstrated a strong defensive side as reflected in the number of goalkeeper saves. The North Carolina goalkeeper made 3 saves, compared to Phoenix's goalie 4, keeping the teams in the contest until the final whistle.

Phoenix Rising FC had slightly more fouls (12) than North Carolina FC (10), which might suggest that they were under more pressure and resorted to more aggressive tactics. Additionally, Phoenix Rising FC had more offsides calls (2) compared to North Carolina FC (1), meaning their attacking play was probably slightly more ungeared, leading to more opportunities being called offside.

Corner kicks were also a deciding factor, with North Carolina FC having 5 compared to Phoenix Rising FC's 3 indicating that they were more successful in pressuring their opponents and creating goal-scoring opportunities.

Although both teams remained disciplined with no yellow or red cards issued during the match, the key differential lies in goal-scoring performance, which ultimately decided the match in favor of North Carolina FC. Their ability to exploit their opportunities, controlling the ball in the areas that matter, and turning their advantage into goals secured their hard-earned victory in this tight match.

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