In the recent contest of the King's Cup, home team Al Muharraq SC nudged a crucial victory over Khalidiya with a decisive 1-0 scoreline.

Analyzing the key statistics, the key determinant of the outcome was evidently Al Muharraq's superior control of the game as demonstrated by their overwhelming dominance in corner kicks. With eight to Khalidiya's lonely one, Al Muharraq proved that they were the team constantly applying the pressure, sequestering Khalidiya to their own half for long spells. Their superiority in attacking positions bore fruit when they scored the only goal of the game within the first minute of the second half.

Discipline, or lack thereof, was another area where these teams starkly contrasted. Khalidya received five yellow cards, showing the constant pressure that they were under and their efforts to stem the direction of the game by any means possible. Al Muharraq, on the other hand, managed to keep their composure till the very end, receiving only two yellow cards, both of which came in the last ten minutes of the game.

One of the areas where both teams held parity was in the offsides count - two each. This showcases how each team was eager to break through each other's defense, but with the final pass proving elusive, both teams found it hard to create clear chances.

In conclusion, Al Muharraq SC's assertive play, their better control of the ball in attacking positions, evidenced by the corner kicks tally, and better field discipline assured their victory in this tense King's Cup match-up against Khalidiya. Despite equal itchiness to get past the opponent lines showcasing an equal number of offside counts, Khalidiya's defensive shortcomings and disciplinary issues significantly affected their ability to overturn the game.

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