Home team Substitutions 2
Away team Substitutions 3
Home team Total shots 10
Away team Total shots 8
Home team Shots on target 4
Away team Shots on target 6
Home team Shots off target 6
Away team Shots off target 2
Home team Goalkeeper saves 4
Away team Goalkeeper saves 3
Home team Corner kicks 3
Away team Corner kicks 5
Home team Fouls 12
Away team Fouls 7
Home team Offsides 2
Away team Offsides 3
In what was a riveting National First Division clash between FC Uthongathi and Casric Stars FC, the Stars managed to come from behind to secure a 2-1 victory. The match, played on the 29th of January 2023, had a number of intriguing statistics that contributed to this riveting result.
Firstly, it's worth noting both teams' shot profile. FC Uthongathi had 10 total attempts, with 4 on target and 6 failing to find the mark. Their shot accuracy for the day was 40%, a figure that Casric Stars FC bettered considerably. The Stars attempted 8 shots, 6 of which were on target, translating to a 75% shot accuracy.
Goalkeeper performance was also a crucial factor. FC Uthongathi's goalkeeper managed 4 saves, compared to 3 from Casric Stars FC. Despite fewer saves, the away team's keeper proved more efficient considering the higher count of shots on target from the home team.
Both teams were quite active during set-pieces, with 3 corner kicks taken by FC Uthongathi compared to 5 from Casric Stars FC. The away team, with their higher number, appeared to be using this strategy more effectively in their search for goals.
FC Uthongathi demonstrated a slightly more aggressive style of play, committing 12 fouls compared to 7 from Casric Stars FC. Interestingly, this slightly more aggressive approach didn't result in any yellow cards for the home team but does indicate a stronger defensive stance.
The game witnessed frequent interruptions in the momentum of play, with both teams being flagged offside multiple times - 2 times for FC Uthongathi and 3 times for Casric Stars FC. This sign of a more high-risk offensive strategy paid off for the away team, which scored one more goal than their adversaries.
Lastly, in terms of substitutions, the away team Casric Stars FC used all three of their allowed changes compared to just 2 from FC Uthongathi. The additional fresh legs on the field might have had a significant role in their triumph.
In conclusion, although FC Uthongathi had more total shots and fewer offsides, it was Casric Stars FC’s better shooting accuracy, strategic use of corner kicks, and effective use of substitutions that eventually led to their victory. The ability to keep a shot on target and the right managerial decisions proved to be more beneficial than just possession and aggression in this case.
| Draw | 4-4 | FC Uthongathi vs MM Platinum FC | |
| Draw | 0-0 | Magesi FC vs FC Uthongathi | |
| Win | 0-1 | Polokwane City vs FC Uthongathi | |
| Draw | 1-1 | FC Uthongathi vs Venda FA | |
| Draw | 1-1 | FC Uthongathi vs Pretoria Callies |
| Lose | 0-1 | Casric Stars FC vs University of Pretoria FC | |
| Win | 1-2 | Marumo Gallants FC vs Casric Stars FC | |
| Draw | 2-2 | Casric Stars FC vs MM Platinum FC | |
| Lose | 0-2 | Casric Stars FC vs Black Leopards | |
| Win | 0-1 | Orbit College FC vs Casric Stars FC |
| Home game | FC Uthongathi | 1 | 2 | Casric Stars FC | Away game | National First Division | |
| Home game | FC Uthongathi | 0 | 3 | Casric Stars FC | Away game | Nedbank Cup | |
| Away game | FC Uthongathi | 0 | 1 | Casric Stars FC | Home game | National First Division |
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