In the NPL Tasmania match on 31 August 2024, South Hobart FC secured a 1-0 victory against Riverside Olympic SC, courtesy of an early goal in the first half, clocked at 00:10:16. This early lead allowed South Hobart to adopt a more defensive strategy, effectively managing the game thereafter. Despite Riverside Olympic having one more corner kick less than South Hobart with a total of 5 compared to 6, they were unable to capitalise on these set-piece opportunities.

Examining the foul and discipline statistics reveals contrasting approaches to the gameplay; South Hobart committed four fouls, resulting in one yellow card, while Riverside Olympic had only one foul and also received one yellow card. This suggests that South Hobart adopted a more physical approach to disrupt Riverside Olympic's flow. The away team’s inability to draw more fouls or create set-piece chances significantly hindered their attacking momentum.

Teamwork and coordination were pivotal in South Hobart’s victory. Despite an almost equal distribution of corner kicks, South Hobart's defence outperformed Riverside Olympic’s attack. Riverside Olympic's failure to translate their corner kicks into scoring opportunities points to a lack of clinical edge and synchronization in their offensive set-pieces. Thus, South Hobart's tactical fouls and effective defence were crucial factors that had a decisive impact on the match's outcome.

Substitutions and the bench strength did not notably influence the game due to the tactical nature of the match and the first-half goal setting the tone. Overall, South Hobart’s early goal and strategic physicality defensively outmaneuvered Riverside Olympic, securing their win by slender margins but impactful execution.

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