The May 20th match between Sturt Lions FC and Croydon Kings in the NPL South Australia ended in a 1-1 draw.

The home team, Sturt Lions FC, scored early in the match at 11 minutes and 11 seconds into the first half. Despite efforts, Croydon Kings were unable to equalize in the first half. The tide turned, however, in the second half with Croydon Kings netting a goal at one hour, 21 minutes, and nine seconds into the second half.

In terms of fouls, the Sturt Lions FC ended up with three yellow cards, all in the second half. Two of these were given fairly early on at the 51:43 and 1:02:36-minute marks, while the third was awarded at the 1:26:13-minute mark. It's interesting to note that this last yellow card came just a second before Croydon Kings received their only yellow card of the match.

The home team was slightly outperformed in terms of corner kicks, with the Sturt Lions FC recording five compared to Croydon Kings’ seven. The dominance of Croydon Kings in this aspect of attack shows a high pressure application on the home team's defense, which might have factored in their breakthrough in the second half.

Despite the disciplinary actions and the unequal corner kick count, neither team edged each other in terms of goals. Neither team saw a red card, indicating a relatively disciplined game despite the number of yellow cards given to Sturt Lions FC.

From a betting perspective, the underdogs, Croydon Kings demonstrated resilience and an attacking spirit, especially in the second half of the game, while the Sturt Lions, despite scoring early, struggled to maintain that lead and paid for it with discipline issues reflected in yellow cards.

The performance of both teams demonstrates that having control of set pieces such as corners can translate into pressure and scoring opportunities, a valuable insight for punters looking at underdog teams who can demonstrate such commanding control.

The inability of Sturt Lions to leverage their early lead and their problems with discipline, reflected in a high number of yellow cards during key moments, were certainly crucial factors in dictating the outcome of this match.

Overall, this evenly-matched contest provided valuable insights into how statistical elements such as yellow cards and corner kicks can influence the outcome of the match, making it a crucial game study for any keen football bettor.

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