Home team Shots on target 7

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 4

Home team Possession (%) 56

Away team Possession (%) 44

Home team Corner kicks 4

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 10

Home team Goalkeeper saves 4

Away team Goalkeeper saves 6

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Goals 2

Away team Goals 1

Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 1

The USL Championship match between North Carolina FC and Monterey Bay Union saw North Carolina coming out on top with two goals to one. Statistical analysis of the match reveals prominent factors that influenced the outcome.

North Carolina FC had an upper hand with 56% ball possession, compared to 44% by Monterey. Their control over the game is evident in the number of shots with 12 aimed at the target, out of which 7 were on target, whilst Monterey aimed 9 shots, but only 5 were on target.

Despite the slight difference in shots on and off target, 7 and 5 respectively for North Carolina versus 5 and 4 for Monterey, North Carolina managed to capitalize more on their on-target shots, scoring 2 goals as opposed to Monterey's single goal.

Goalkeeper performance also played a vital role in the match outcome. While the North Carolina goalie made 4 crucial saves, the Monterey goalie managed an impressive 6 saves, which significantly countered North Carolina's attacking efforts. Had Monterey's offense been more efficient, the match could have gone in their favor.

The defensive discipline of both teams was notably good, with no yellow or red cards presented and fouls relatively low (North Carolina had 12 fouls, while Monterey had 10). Substitutions made by both teams were also equal, showing that the tactical approach was well matched.

From the set pieces perspective, North Carolina FC had more corner kicks (4), indicating their aggressive forward play, but both teams managed to keep offsides low, with North Carolina recording only 2 and Monterey even less at just 1.

Given these stats, it's safe to assume that North Carolina's superior ball possession, effective shooting, and admirable defensive efforts were the critical elements that led them to victory. On the other hand, despite a commendable defensive performance, Monterey Bay Union struggled to capitalize on their shots on target, ultimately costing them the match.

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