The Premier League match that took place on 28th May 2023, 15:30 EEST at Stamford Bridge concluded with a draw, a goal a side for Chelsea and Newcastle United. Let's delve deeper into the statistics that reveal the dynamics and strategies that played out on the pitch.

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle United secured the first goal of the match only eight minutes in, due to a commendable assist from Elliot Anderson. On the balance of play, this early goal demonstrated the aggressive approach of Newcastle right from the go. However, the advantage was short-lived as Chelsea capitalized on an unfortunate own goal by Kieran Trippier during the 26th minute of the first half, bringing the scoreline to 1-1.

The shot statistics illustrate just how attacking both teams were during this encounter. Chelsea had a total of 22 shots, with only 5 of them being on target - a conversion rate of approximately 23%. A more worrying statistic for them would be their 17 shots off target, indicating a poor finishing problem in this particular match. Newcastle United, on the other hand, recorded a total of 13 shots, with 4 on target. With 31% shooting accuracy, Newcastle proved to be more efficient with their attacks relative to their chances created.

Corner kicks (10 for Chelsea, 3 for Newcastle) underlined Chelsea's dominance of territory and possession, suggesting more assertiveness in their play than Newcastle. However, the fact that Chelsea couldn't convert these opportunities into goals is indicative of Newcastle's resilient defence. Furthermore, offsides called were somewhat balanced, with Chelsea being caught twice as opposed to Newcastle’s single infraction, hinting at brave attacking lines from both, but stricter discipline from Newcastle.

Neither team managed to keep a clean record on the foul count, with Newcastle committing more (11) fouls than Chelsea (9). These numbers showcase a rather physical encounter the teams were engaged in. Intriguingly, however, neither team received any yellow or red cards, signalling disciplined composure in the rough plays.

In conclusion, though Chelsea displayed dominance in territorial and possession perspective, Newcastle matched them every step of the way with a coordinated performance. Their strong defence was able to keep out the numerous Chelsea attacks and secure the point despite the disparity in the number of attempts. The even final score underscores a closely contested match where, despite a barrage of opportunities on both ends, the defences held strong.

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