In this NPL Northern NSW clash between the Weston Workers Bears FC and the Lambton Jaffas FC, the final whistle saw the latter team walking away victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. The Lambton's victory can be attributed to several key factors that clearly distinguished their performance.

Firstly, the timing of the goals played a significant role in determining the outcome of this match. The Lambton Jaffas opened their scorecard very early into the game, with the first goal clocked at mere minutes into the first half at the 38th minute. This early lead might have given them a psychological advantage, instill confidence, and create pressure on the home team. The Bears retaliated just before the break at the 45th minute, equalizing the score. However, the Lambton Jaffas reestablished their lead 27 minutes into the second half, which eventually became the match-winning goal.

Analyzing the discipline exhibited by both teams uncovers some interesting facts. The Lambton Jaffas received more yellow cards, with two cards for the away team compared to just one for their home counterparts. Despite their aggressive performance, indicated by the four fouls committed (compared to the Bears' single foul), it did not deter the overall success of the Jaffas in this game.

Interestingly, the Bears did not manage to capitalize on any corner kick opportunities in the game as they had none throughout the match. In contrast, the Jaffas demonstrated superior utilisation of set-pieces, having four corner kicks, though it's not clear whether these directly contributed to their goals.

The offside stat was akin for both sides, with each team caught offside once. This reflects reasonable attacking discipline from both teams, notwithstanding, it's the ability to convert opportunities into goals that made the difference for the away team.

All in all, the Jaffas' early goal, their increased aggression which did lead to more fouls but put more pressure on the Bears, and better exploitation of corner kicks and scoring opportunities were decisive in their victory over the Weston Workers Bears FC. For bettors, this match showcases the importance of considering not just the quantity but the quality of goal-scoring opportunities a team can create, in addition to the aggressive but safe style of play a team can maintain that doesn't lead to red cards or penalties.

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