In an exciting 90 minutes of League Two football on 27th January 2024, Salford City edged Crewe Alexandra by a solitary goal in a 3-2 thrill-fest. The match provided several data points that directly influenced the result and will undoubtedly impact the decisions of football bettors.

Firstly, the goals scored in the match were undoubtedly a key determinant of the win. Salford City scored the opener very early into the first half, only for Crewe Alexandra to score twice consecutively and make it 2-1 till the half time. However, Salford brought their A-Game in the second half, scoring twice and securing a 3-2 victory. The times of the goals were crucial as Salford's first and last goals were close to the start and end of the game, which suggests they may have capitalized on Crewe's lack of concentration during these crucial periods.

Interestingly, even though Salford City were the more aggressive team, earning four yellow cards compared to Crewe's single booking, this did not translate into more goal opportunities for Crewe. Aggression in football matches often deviates players' focus from the main task - scoring. However, Salford City managed to use it to their advantage, earning a win even with the disciplinary actions.

One of the most crucial statistics of the lot is the drastic difference in corner kicks. The Away team, Salford City, had five corner kicks compared to the Home team's solitary corner. Corner kicks often provide teams with scoring opportunities, and Salford took advantage of having more of those.

Furthermore, the offsides statistic stands out: Salford was caught offside thrice while Crewe stray only twice. This could imply a more aggressive or pressing style of play on Salford's part, leading to a greater number of offsides, which despite being punishable led towards more pressure on the opponent's defence, eventually leading to a win.

In conclusion, despite being the more aggressive team, Salford City effectively managed their aggression and focused on creating more opportunities evidenced by the higher number of corners, to secure a win over Crewe Alexandra. The performance statistics clearly indicate a hard-fought, strategized victory on Salford's part that will surely influence bettors in their future decision-making process.

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