Home team Shots on target 9

Away team Shots on target 3

Home team Shots off target 11

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Saves 2

Away team Saves 9

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 1

Home team Fouls 5

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

In the National League North football match held on December 30, 2023, Scarborough Athletic FC demonstrated a more efficient play against Darlington FC, despite the home team having more shots on and off target. The data suggests Darlington FC were more aggressive in their offensive efforts but failed to capitalise on their chances.

Darlington FC fired a total of 20 shots with 9 on target and 11 off target, opposed to Scarborough Athletic's more disciplined 5 total shots with 3 on target. However, the key difference-making factor that led to Scarborough Athletic's victory was their goalkeeper's performance, who managed an impressive 9 saves compared to only 2 by Darlington FC's goalkeeper. This highlights the point that while Darlington FC certainly had more attempts, they were unable to convert due to the quality of defence offered by Scarborough Athletic.

In other statistical areas such as corner kicks and offsides, neither team had a significant edge. Darlington FC lead the corner kicks with a total of 3 compared to 1 for Scarborough Athletic. There was only one offside violation in the match, committed by Darlington FC.

In terms of discipline, the match was free from the distraction of red and yellow cards with zero awarded for either team. However, Scarborough Athletic committed more fouls with a total of 8 against Darlington FC's 5, suggesting a more aggressive defensive strategy which could have contributed to their successful defending throughout the match.

Substitution wise, Scarborough Athletic made one additional change than their opponents, which may suggest a better tactical adaptation during the match.

In conclusion, the most significant factor that influenced the match result was not the aggressive attacking by Darlington FC but rather Scarborough Athletic's goalkeeper performance and the strategic defensive play. Despite the home team exerting more pressure through numerous shots and corner kicks, it was the away team's efficiency in front of the goal that ultimately decided the game's outcome.

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