4 : 1
  • 09 August 2024, Adelaide Croatia Raiders vs Adelaide United (Youth), 1-2, Lose
  • 02 August 2024, Modbury Jets vs Adelaide Croatia Raiders, 3-4, Win
  • 27 July 2024, Adelaide Croatia Raiders vs Campbelltown City SC, 0-1, Lose
  • 20 July 2024, Para Hills Knights SC vs Adelaide Croatia Raiders, 1-1, Draw
  • 13 July 2024, FK Beograd Woodville vs Adelaide Croatia Raiders, 3-1, Lose
Adelaide Croatia Raiders
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  • 09 August 2024, FK Beograd Woodville vs Croydon Kings, 1-1, Draw
  • 03 August 2024, Croydon Kings vs Adelaide Comets FC, 2-1, Win
  • 27 July 2024, Adelaide City FC vs Croydon Kings, 4-0, Lose
  • 20 July 2024, Croydon Kings vs South Adelaide Panthers, 5-3, Win
  • 13 July 2024, Adelaide Olympic FC vs Croydon Kings, 4-1, Lose
Croydon Kings
Away
NPL South Australia
NPL South Australia, Australia

Game Analysis

The NPL South Australia event on 24th February 2024 saw the Adelaide Croatia Raiders showdown with the Croydon Kings. The Raiders emerged victorious, securing a 4-1 victory over the Kings. The key drivers of the outcome primarily came down to the Raiders' efficiency in front of goal, their second-half resurgence, discipline on the field and robust defence, as shown in the statistical breakdown.

The match started well for the Kings, with their only goal coming early in the first half, around 30 minutes after kickoff. This could suggest an initial tactical edge or perhaps a lack of concentration or organization in the Raiders' defence which was eventually rectified as there were no more goals conceded.

However, from the second half, the tide turned in favor of the Raiders who fired four unanswered goals. The timing of the goals, from around 52 minutes onwards, outlines the pattern of the game: the Raiders stepped up their performance and possibly changed their tactics in the second half to astonishing effect.

If we scrutinize the discipline statistics, the Kings got flagged four times for yellow cards incidents, all occurring in the second half. It implies that the Kings, quite possibly under pressure from the Raiders, ended up committing more infringences. This in return may have disrupted their flow, gave the Raiders more control of the game, and negatively impacted the Kings' performance. In contrast, the Raiders demonstrated better discipline with just one yellow card offense, which occurred in the first half, reaffirming their controlled and composed nature, even when under pressure.

The corner kicks data shows that the Kings had more - four against the Raiders' three. Nevertheless, they failed to convert any into goals, implying either a strong Raiders' defence or simply lack of clinical precision from the Kings. This hints at the importance of taking advantage of set-pieces, which the Kings seemed to overlook.

Interestingly, the Raiders were flagged offside once, while the Kings remained disciplined in terms of offsides – perhaps due to a less proactive attacking strategy. Potentially, the Kings could have taken more risks offensively, which might have led to more scoring opportunities.

To conclude, the Adelaide Croatia Raiders' victory against the Croydon Kings was decisively encapsulated in their second-half performance, where they returned stronger and dominated the game both offensively and defensively. The Raiders' discipline on the field, essential in maintaining team structure, also significantly contributed to the win. The Kings' inability to take advantage of their corner kicks and the pile-up of yellow cards, particularly in the second half, were their undoing. This match demonstrates how skillful execution, tactics adaptability, discipline, and optimizing set-pieces are paramount to securing victories in football.

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Form Guide

Lose1-2Adelaide Croatia Raiders vs Adelaide United (Youth)
Win3-4Modbury Jets vs Adelaide Croatia Raiders
Lose0-1Adelaide Croatia Raiders vs Campbelltown City SC
Draw1-1Para Hills Knights SC vs Adelaide Croatia Raiders
Lose3-1FK Beograd Woodville vs Adelaide Croatia Raiders
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
7:10
GOALS / MATCH
1.4
  • Adelaide Croatia Raiders has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 7:10, scoring 1.4 goals average
Draw1-1FK Beograd Woodville vs Croydon Kings
Win2-1Croydon Kings vs Adelaide Comets FC
Lose4-0Adelaide City FC vs Croydon Kings
Win5-3Croydon Kings vs South Adelaide Panthers
Lose4-1Adelaide Olympic FC vs Croydon Kings
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
9:13
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • Croydon Kings has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:13, scoring 1.8 goals average

Adelaide Croatia Raiders H2H Croydon Kings

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PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
8:8
GOALS / MATCH
1.60
  • Adelaide Croatia Raiders lost three times in head-to-head matches
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 8:8; average goals per match – 1.60
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