Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Goals 1

Away team Goals 2

Home team Assists 1

Away team Assists 2

Home team shots on target 4

Away team shots on target 5

Home team goalkeeper saves 3

Away team goalkeeper saves 3

Home team shots off target 6

Away team shots off target 6

Home Team corner kicks 3

Away team corner kicks 4

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 2

This riveting match between Deportivo Maldonado and Defensor Sporting Club, played on June 8, 2024, in the Primera Division provided vital insight into both teams' performance and strategy. Key statistics demonstrate the edge had by Defensor Sporting Club, which ultimately paved the way for their victory.

Defensor Sporting Club managed to convert 2 of their 5 shots on target into goals, a conversion rate of 40%, compared to Deportivo Maldonado who only managed to score 25% of their shots on target. This difference proved pivotal in the match's outcome. Additionally, Defensor Sporting Club's two assists indicate a slightly more cohesive teamwork, correlating to the two goals they notched up during play.

Both teams were equal in their goalkeeping capabilities, with each team making 3 saves, thereby successfully defending the majority of on-target shots. However, the noticeable difference in fouls, with Deportivo Maldonado committing 10 to Defensor Sporting Club’s 8, could have disrupted their rhythm leading to crucial turnovers of possession to the opposition.

When comparing the teams' aggression and attempts to control the ball, both teams showed considerable exertion with identical counts of 6 aimless shots off-target and 2 offsides each. This portrays an evenly fought match but also reveals opportunities lost due to poor shot accuracy.

In terms of set-piece play, Defensor Sporting Club generated more chances with 4 corner kicks compared to Deportivo Maldonado’s 3. This subtle difference in performance provided another path of opportunity for Defensor Sporting Club to take advantage of.

Whilst both sides played the match without receiving any yellow or red cards and made equal substitutions, increasing the freshness of their squads, this wasn’t enough to cause a shift in the match for Deportivo Maldonado.

To conclude, while both teams showed competitive spirit and maintained parity in several parameters, the slightly superior shot conversion and minor advantage in corner kicks granted Defensor Sporting Club the essential breakaway needed to clinch the victory. Deportivo Maldonado, on the other hand, will most certainly examine their high foul count and off-target shots as areas of improvement for future fixtures.

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