Home team goal2 second half 2-0

Away team goal2 second half 2-1

Home team Shots on target 6

Away team Shots on target 5

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team goalkeeper saves 4

Away team goalkeeper saves 5

Home team Corner kicks 7

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Fouls 12

Away team Fouls 11

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 2

In this thrilling NIFL Championship 1 encounter on March 9, 2024, HW Welders FC managed to edge out Dundela FC by a margin of 2-1. In breaking down the statistics which determined the outcome of the match, the home side had a marginally better performance in regards to both attacking and defensive plays.

The hosts, HW Welders FC, were more clinical upfront, hitting the target 6 times out of their total of 9 attempts. This represents a 67% accuracy rate which is significantly higher than Dundela FC’s 5 successful shots on target out of 7 attempts - a 71% accuracy rate. It was this sharpness in front of goal that gave HW Welders FC the edge.

Moreover, the home side's goalkeeper also played a key role in the victory, making 4 critical saves, and allowing only 1 of Dundela FC's 5 shots on target to pass him. This contrasts Dundela FC’s keeper who, despite making 5 saves, still let in 2 goals of the 6 shots he faced.

Even though both teams displayed discipline, maintaining a clean sheet in terms of cards, they were fairly matched in the number of fouls committed and the number of offside calls - 2 each per team. However, the home side showed a slight upper hand in earning corner kicks, creating 7 opportunities compared to the away team's 5. These set-pieces must have added pressure to Dundela's defense, contributing to HW Welders' victory.

All in all, while it was a closely contested match with equal number of substitutions on both sides – 3 each, HW Welders FC managed to convert their statistical slight advantages into a winning performance, proving that football games are decided by small margins. Consequently, moving forward, Dundela FC might need to improve on their chance conversion rate and possibly defensive play to prevent such losses. As for bettors, this match serves as a reminder of the importance of detailed statistical analysis.

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