The Cypriot Cup clash on the 11th of January 2023 witnessed a pointedly one-sided affair with Nea Salamina Famagusta FC recorded an impressive 4-0 victory over AEK Larnaca, leaving the latter with much to ponder. More than just the four-goal deficit, the gulf between both teams was evident from the underlying metrics of the game. One has to admit the home team demonstrated a superior overall performance.

The goals for Nea Salamina Famagusta FC were well-distributed with the first goal coming in the first half and the rest in the second half. This indicates a resolute persistence in attack throughout the match by the home side. AEK Larnaca, despite having a two-offside situation, couldn't convert their momentum into goals that led to their eventual undoing.

Notably, the home team's efficiency can be seen in their excellent conversion rate. Despite having less corner kicks (4 to 8), they managed to capitalize on their offensive play four times more than their rivals. This indicates better set-piece execution and perhaps a more organized game plan, which paid dividends.

Discipline, or the lack of it, was a clear factor in this match. AEK Larnaca had one player sent off and accrued 3 yellow cards, two of which were in the first half, signaling a lack of control and composure on their part. This impacted their ability to mount a threat to Nea Salamina in both halves of the game. The home side, on the other hand, collected their 2 yellow cards in the second half - a frame in which they already had a lead and were capitalizing on their opponent's red card.

Though Nea Salamina Famagusta FC did not have an offside in the game compared to the two offside from AEK Larnaca, their discipline in staying onside and assessing their attacking runs played a key role in their victory.

In conclusion, the major factors impacting the match outcome were the home team’s superior goal conversion rate and more controlled discipline. While AEK Larnaca secured more set-piece opportunities through their corner kicks, their inability to convert these into goals, and the loss of a player to a red card, proved critical in their defeat. Conversely, the home team’s efficient use of their set pieces, their discipline in attack, and their ability to capitalize on their opponent’s loss of player, shone through in their 4-0 victory. Based on this match's statistical factors, it was clearly a combination of tactical execution and discipline that granted Nea Salamina Famagusta FC their decisive victory.

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