In this keenly contested International Friendly match which took place on 21 March 2024 between Malta and Slovenia, we saw a very exciting match ending in a well-deserved 2-2 draw. Even though there was no winner on the pitch, football bettors will find a wealth of information in the statistics from this match.

Firstly, let's look at the goals. Slovenia's first goal coming in the first half at 00:26:52, was a statement on their attacking intent but didn't pan out as a real dominance to secure the win. Malta's reaction was inspirational with all their goals coming in the second half within four minutes apart, the goal times being 00:53:55 and 00:57:31, a clear show of offensive efficiency. However, the 2-1 lead didn't hold up as Slovenia equalized at 01:20:05, managing to salvage a draw.

A staggering stat is Slovenia's corner kicks. They had eleven compared to Malta's single corner kick, a clear indication of Slovenia's attacking presence and potential scoring opportunities. Yet, this only resulted in a solitary goal, highlighting a missed opportunity to capitalize fully on set-piece situations created.

However, the home team Malta demonstrated a more disciplined defensive line, as shown by no offsides called against them. In contrast, Slovenia had one offside, indicating instances where their attacking line was unable to correctly time their runs past the last defender.

Now let’s look at the discipline of both teams. Malta earned five yellow cards, four of which were in the second half within a 33-minute time frame, indicating a potential loss of composure in the face of Slovenia's pressure. Slovenia, conversely, had a relatively disciplined game with a single yellow card, suggesting a better handle of the game's emotional and physical demands.

Malta and Slovenia had fouls totalling four and six respectively, which shows that the match was generally fairly played with not too many interruptions or dangerous plays.

In conclusion, both teams performed reasonably well, but each showed areas for improvement. Malta demonstrated strong resilience with a second-half comeback, but their lack of discipline proved a significant concern. Slovenia, on the other hand, showed substantial offensive capability with a series of corner kicks. However, the team should work on capitalizing on such opportunities considering the resulting goal figures. For bettors, such statistical insights prove crucial in informed decisions for future matches involving these two teams.

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