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The AFC Cup match, held on the 23rd of October 2023 between Al Arabi SC Kuwait and Al-Riffa SC, resulted in a commanding 3-0 victory for the away team Al-Riffa SC. Let's analyse the key factors that led to Al-Riffa's impressive performance and led to their victory.

Firstly, Al-Riffa SC managed to maintain a clean sheet, which can be attributed to a strong defensive performance, as Al Arabi SC Kuwait failed to register a single goal despite playing on their home ground.

Al-Riffa SC displayed impressive scoring efficiency, with the team scoring all three of their goals in the second half of the match. The quick succession of goals scored within six minutes: at 56:04, 62:26 and 66:22 highlighted the team's excellent forward momentum and speed, which Al Arabi SC seemed to struggle to contain.

Another noticeable factor contributing to Al-Riffa's success was their discipline. Al Rabai SC ended the match with 2 yellow cards and 1 red card, which possibly disrupted their rhythm and hampered their gameplay. Meanwhile, Al-Riffa only incurred a single yellow card late in the second half. The cleaner approach by Al-Riffa certainly played a key role in minimizing disruptions and maintaining their game plan.

Interestingly enough, despite the outcome, Al Arabi SC was more active in corner kick set-pieces, with 2 compared to 1 from Al-Riffa SC. However, lack of successful conversions suggests a lack of precision in execution or a strong defense from Al-Riffa SC.

Al Arabi SC’s solitary foul noticed in the match data could be attributed to loss of discipline on field or increasing pressure due to lack of goals. No fouls from Al-Riffa SC further stresses their disciplined approach that was pivotal in this result.

In conclusion, Al-Riffa SC's strong defensive discipline coupled with their efficient goal scoring in the second half were the most significant contributors to their victory. Al Arabi SC will need to revise their approach in future games, particularly focusing on discipline and effectiveness in conversion plays like corner kicks to avoid such a defeat.

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