In this coverage of the NPL Queensland - Women's match between Souths United FC (Wom) and Gold Coast United (Wom), our focus is on the utilisation of essential statistical data to break down the performance of both teams. The match held on February 11, 2024, ended in a 3-0 victory for the away team, Gold Coast United.

Gold Coast United, stylishly overpowered their host, holding dominance throughout the match. Despite having fewer corner kicks (3) compared to Souths United FC’s 5, Gold Coast United managed to convert their opportunities into valuable goals. This speaks to the team’s ability to make every chance count and reinforces the importance of efficiency in front of the goal post. All three goals from Gold Coast United came in quick succession in the second half, ensuring a thrilling peak of the game at times 01:11:14, 01:15:44, and 01:29:29 respectively.

Souths United FC, however, despite controlling more set-plays with an increased number of corner kicks, failed to make this statistical advantage count in any meaningful way. Their inability to convert these opportunities into goals was a key determinant of the final outcome.

The surveillance and discipline of both teams were tested, and they each received one yellow card in the first half, a player from the Souths United FC had been cautioned at 00:13:38, and a player from the Gold Coast United at 00:44:23. Fortunately, both maintained discipline henceforth, averting any red card incidence which could have further influenced the game's balance.

In conclusion, Gold Coast United's performance was notable for their efficient finishing despite having fewer corner kicks, their three-second half goals being hard evidence. For Souths United FC, their dominance in corner kicks failed to convert to their advantage, indicating a lapse in utilisation and capitalisation of set-play opportunities. Unquestionably, the efficiency and conversion rate of Gold Coast United overshadowed the raw opportunity numbers of Souths United FC, showing that in football, it is not always about the number of chances created but the effectiveness in seizing them. This match serves as a great statistical lesson on seizing crucial moments in the game rather than relying solely on the accumulation of opportunities.

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