In the NPL NSW competition match played on 09 July 2023 between Rockdale Ilinden FC and MT Druitt Town Rangers, Rockdale Ilinden FC emerged victorious by a close margin, securing a 1-0 victory.

Rockdale Ilinden FC's match-winning goal coming from the early 12th minute of the first half was the highlight of the match. This goal clearly set the pace of the match, keeping Rockdale Ilinden FC at an advantage from the start.

It was interesting to note that despite the fact Rockdale was the home team, they were on the defensive for a considerable part of the match. This is evident from the number of corner kicks where the away team, MT Druitt Town Rangers, significantly led with 8 corners opposed to Rockdale's 4 corners. The high number of corners for MT Druitt Town Rangers indicates the offensive pressure the away side was able to apply, but they failed to convert these opportunities into goals.

However, the MT Druitt Town Rangers' behaviour might have hindered their tactical performance. They were given three yellow cards throughout the match, one in the first half and two in the second half. The discipline issue might have resulted in a loss of momentum and a disjointed team performance. It's plausible that the high number of disciplinary actions against MT Druitt Town Rangers contributed to their failure to convert their offensive actions into a goal.

In addition, the home team, Rockdale Ilinden FC, had three offside calls against them. This can indicate that they were also attempting to apply offensive pressure, and if not for the offside calls, might have potentially added to their solitary goal tally.

Despite the high pressure from MT Druitt Town Rangers, Rockdale managed not only to keep their net safe but also remained disciplined throughout the match as indicated by their clean card record. The defensive performance of the Rockdale Ilinden team can be emphasised here, as they managed to keep the MT Druitt Town Rangers from scoring even with their aggressive approach.

In conclusion, it was a closely contested match in the NPL NSW competition, but Rockdale Ilinden FC held onto their early lead, complemented by better discipline and sturdy defense, to secure the victory over MT Druitt Town Rangers.

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