The NPL Queensland match that took place at 05:30 EEST on the 13th of August 2023 between Gold Coast Knights SC and Queensland Lions FC resulted in a draw, with both teams scoring a goal each.

Even though the match ended in a 1-1 draw, the statistical data suggests a dominance by Gold Coast Knights, particularly in terms of ball possession in advanced areas of the field. This is evidenced by their significant advantage in corner kicks, with Gold Coast Knights SC acquiring 12 compared to Queensland Lions FC's solitary corner kick. This demonstrates an offensive approach by the home side, yet they failed to fully capitalise on these opportunities.

Goal scoring occurred only in the second half, with Queensland Lions FC scoring first at the 52nd-minute mark (00:52:32), which was responded to by Gold Coast Knights SC with a leveling goal in the 88th minute (01:28:37). Timing of the goals demonstrates a persistent attack from the Gold Coast Knights who managed to bring back an even score line towards the end of the game.

Queensland Lions FC's performance was somewhat tarnished by two yellow cards both received later in the second half, at 01:32:19 and 01:33:46 respectively. However, these infractions did not result in any direct scoring opportunities for Gold Coast Knights SC.

Judging from the offsides calls - Gold Coast Knights SC with 3 and Queensland Lions FC with none - it's clear the home team was making efforts to exploit the space behind the opposition's defensive line, however, on 3 occasions they did this too eagerly resulting in offsides.

Despite the lack of a win for either team, this game underscores the relentless attacking approach from Gold Coast Knights SC and their potential for dominance. However, a lack of precision in their offensive play proved costly as it led to offside calls and inability to convert corner kicks into goals. On the other hand, despite receiving two yellow cards and being on the back foot, Queensland Lions FC demonstrated resiliency with their defence, which could prove to be a notable characteristic in their subsequent games.

In conclusion, while the end score line was evenly matched, the array of statistics reveals underlying performances and strategies that could be influential in future matches for both teams.

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