Competition: NPL Western Australia

Match: Olympic Kingsway SC vs. Perth Glory (Youth)

Score: Olympic Kingsway SC 6 - Perth Glory (Youth) 3

On the 13th of April 2024, Perth Glory (Youth) travelled to the Olympic Kingsway SC for a nail-biter that saw a torrent of goals from both sides in a match that ended 6-3 in favor of the home team.

Proof that Olympic Kingsway SC was the better side throughout is determined by the final score, but the real telltale of their dominance comes in the form of the statistical breakdown. Olympic Kingsway SC managed to score six goals in total - two in the first half and four in the second half. Early goals within the first 16 minutes of play set the tone for their impressive performance.

However, Perth Glory (Youth) demonstrated resilience especially in the first half. They managed to level the score at 2-2 just before half time, scoring their goals in the 35th and 42nd minutes from kick-off. A surprising turn of events saw Perth Glory (Youth) take a short lived lead early in the second half, scoring their third and final goal in the 56th minute.

Yet, the most significant part of the game was Perth Glory (Youth)'s inability to hang onto this lead. This was proven when Olympic Kingsway SC turned the game around within the space of 16 minutes, netting three goals and drawing even just past the hour mark, before extending their lead. This suggests a stronger second half performance and possibly superior physical conditioning by the home team.

Corner kicks are a good predictor of a team's ball possession and pressure applied. In this case, Olympic Kingsway SC had nearly triple corner kicks (11) compared to Perth Glory (Youth) who managed just 4 during the match.

Both teams fouled almost equally, with Olympic Kingsway SC committing 11 fouls and Perth Glory (Youth) 10. Although the teams had a yellow card each, a pivotal moment came when Perth Glory (Youth) received a red card, leaving the away side at a numerical disadvantage.

In conclusion, Olympic Kingsway SC’s dominant performance, superior ball possession evidenced by corner kicks, and Perth Glory (Youth)'s red card played significant roles in the match's outcome. This game was a fine display of Olympic Kingsway SC's competitiveness, while Perth Glory (Youth)'s temporary lead provided a thrilling subplot to an exciting football match.

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