In an intense match on the 19th of August, 2023, between NWS Spirit FC and APIA Leichhardt Tigers in the NPL NSW competition, it was the home side, NWS Spirit FC, that endeared themselves to their fans by clinching a 2-1 victory. This report would analyze the salient data outcomes that made the difference in the match.

As the match kicked off, APIA Leichhardt Tigers seemed to take control early with their first and only goal in the early minutes (09:57) of the first half, forcing NWS Spirit FC to chase the game. However, the Spirit showed resilience and scored the equalizer at the 31:50 mark of the first half. The real difference came in the second half when NWS Spirit FC scored the winning goal at the 1:26:59 mark.

Interestingly, it wasn't just the goals scored that determined the course of the game. The away team recorded a huge number of corner kicks with total of eight, contrasting to NWS Spirit FC's two. This portrays a higher offensive approach and perhaps better territorial dominance from the APIA Tigers. However, it seems these opportunities making the final difference, did not convert into goals, a factor the Tigers will rue upon.

Additionally, the Tigers found themselves to be on the receiving end of one yellow card in the first half, which might have caused them to adopt a more cautious approach that potentially limited their aggressiveness in the match.

The offside count was equal with both teams infringing the offside rule once. A key takeaway, however, was the discipline of NWS Spirit FC, which did not receive any yellow or red card throughout the match, allowing them to play with their full strength and not having to jeopardize their game plan.

In summary, this match showcased the tactical prowess and defensive discipline of the NWS Spirit FC. Despite having fewer corners and falling behind at the start, they maintained their composure and capitalized on their crucial opportunities when it mattered the most. Without a doubt, the most significant factors in this match were the timing and conversion of goal opportunities by NWS Spirit FC and their significant defensive discipline. For Tigers, despite their territorial dominance as indicated by corner kicks, their failure to capitalize on these chances and the key yellow card bore heavily on their game results.

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