Home team Assists 2

Away team Assists 0

Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 4

Home team Goalkeeper saves 3

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Shots off target 3

Away team Shots off target 5

Home team Corner kicks 6

Away team Corner kicks 3

Home team Fouls 10

Away team Fouls 8

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 2

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

This Scottish FA Cup match held on 23 September 2023 saw a tight contest between Cowdenbeath FC and Linlithgow Rose FC, with Cowdenbeath edging out their opponents 2-1.

Although both teams had a nearly equal number of shots on target, with Cowdenbeath having 5 and Linlithgow Rose 4, Cowdenbeath appeared to be the more efficient side, converting 40% of their attempts on goal compared to Linlithgow's 25%. This clinical finishing was undoubtedly a crucial factor contributing to Cowdenbeath's victory.

Cowdenbeath also outperformed Linlithgow in terms of build-up play, registering 2 assists to their opponents' zero, reflective of their superior teamwork and coordination in the attacking third.

Meanwhile, both teams showed solid defensive performances, with each side's goalkeeper making 3 saves. However, Cowdenbeath managed to restrict Linlithgow Rose to more off-target shots (5 compared to Cowdenbeath’s 3), suggesting a stronger defensive shape that forced their opponent into less threatening shooting positions.

The corner statistics also disclose Cowdenbeath's offensive dominance, as they won double the number of corner kicks (6 against 3), which somewhat mirrors their more aggressive attacking play.

Discipline-wise, both teams maintained a clean sheet in terms of bookings, with no cards shown during the match. However, Fouls committed were relatively high, with Cowdenbeath responsible for 10 and Linlithgow for 8, hinting at a fiercely battled encounter.

In terms of tactical changes, Cowdenbeath made one more substitution than Linlithgow, showing proactivity in approach and fresh legs could have played a small part in the final outcome.

However, it was ultimately Cowdenbeath’s superior conversion rate and teamwork in the attacking third that most significantly influenced the match outcome. Their dogged defensive effort and greater assertiveness in the final third were crucial in securing a hard-fought victory in this Scottish FA Cup encounter.

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