In a tightly contested A-League match held on 14th January 2023, the Wellington Phoenix emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over the Brisbane Roar.

Despite an equal share of corner kicks (3 each) and offsides (3 each) for both teams, the game seemed to pivot on the strong defensive play of Wellington Phoenix and their efficient use of opportunities. While both the teams committed numerous fouls - Brisbane with 15 and Wellington with 12 - it was the timing and execution of these fouls that seemed to tip the balance in the game.

Wellington's first yellow card came in the 30th minute of the first half. This probably led to the team tightening up their play defensively, understanding they were on thin ice. However, Brisbane got their only yellow card slightly earlier, in the 14th minute of the first half. This may have taken the edge off Brisbane's aggressive play, impacting their chances of finding the net.

Despite Brisbane's disciplinary issue in the first half, both teams went into the half-time break goalless. However, the Wellington Phoenix scoreline changed at the 64th minute of the second half. This was also roughly 34 minutes after receiving Wellington Phoenix's second yellow card and illustrates their determination to clinicle on to their lead.

Interestingly, Brisbane Roar did not seem to take full advantage of Wellington Phoenix's fouls or yellow cards. They squandered a couple of potentially valuable scoring opportunities and were unable to convert any of their 3 corner kicks into goals.

Based on this analysis, it is clear that the single goal by the Phoenix was the decisive turning point in this match. Wellington's defensive play and critical goal scoring during the second half, in spite of receiving yellow cards, might have played pivotal in their victory. The Brisbane Roar, on the other hand, failed to penetrate the Wellington defense and couldn't capitalize on their opportunities.

To conclude, while the stats show a fairly level playing field, a combination of strong defensive play and efficient, targeted attack rendered Wellington Phoenix the winners in this A-League clash.

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