The match between Altona Magic SC and South Melbourne FC on 16th March 2024 in the NPL Victoria competition turned out a thrilling encounter with South Melbourne FC seizing a resounding 4-1 victory. The result was largely credited to South Melbourne FC's offensive prowess and exceptional timing of their goals, coupled with Altona Magic SC’s lack of discipline which heavily tilted the match scales.

South Melbourne FC drew first blood in the early stages of the match, netting their first goal just 1 minute and 37s into the first half. They built on this momentum to establish a two-goal lead 47 minutes and 30 seconds into the second half. Altona Magic SC showed signs of a comeback when they scored a goal 63 minutes and 16 seconds into the second half, narrowing the scoreline to 2-1. But any glimmers of hope were short-lived as South Melbourne FC regained control with a goal in the 65th minute and 38th second, and then driving the final nail into Altona Magic SC’s coffin with a fourth goal at the 80 min mark.

Moreover, the performance of the home side Altona Magic SC was greatly affected by their lack of discipline as reflected in the number of yellow cards (4) issued against them with three of them occurring in a quick succession in the second half that led to breaks in their momentum. South Melbourne FC, on the other hand, had a solitary yellow card reflecting their disciplined gameplay.

Speaking of set-pieces, there was not much to separate the two teams as they had 3 and 4 corner kicks respectively. This, coupled with 0 offsides for Altona Magic SC and 2 for South Melbourne FC, depicts a match that was apparently lacking in clear-cut goal-scoring chances from set-pieces or counter-attacks. However, the fouls committed by both teams, 6 by Altona Magic SC and 5 by South Melbourne FC, suggest a fiercely contested match in midfield and defensive areas.

In summary, it seems South Melbourne FC capitalized on their clinical finishing, disciplined play, and the timing of their goals to overwhelm a struggling home-side Altona Magic SC whose performance was marred by disciplinary issues. Their lack of goals despite committing fewer fouls and demonstrating better game discipline could be factors that Altona Magic SC may want to reflect upon for future matches.

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