The match between APOEL and Olympiakos Nicosia on 03 January 2023 17:00 EEST in the First Division was a tightly contested affair predominantly controlled by APOEL as reflected in the final goal tally, APOEL 1, Olympiakos 0.

APOEL demonstrated an early-half dominance by netting the only goal of the match within the first half hour mark, precisely at 00:27:44 with an impressive touch. This not only boosted their confidence but also put Olympiakos on the back foot for the remaining game.

The discipline and structure maintained by APOEL were noteworthy. They managed to stay offside free for the entire duration of the match, indicating superior spatial awareness and coordination within the team. This contrasted sharply with Olympiakos Nicosia, which witnessed four offsides. Such lapses could have resulted in potential goal-scoring opportunities being squandered, thereby exhibiting a lack of understanding and execution of their offensive gameplan.

An additional feature that showcases APOEL's dominance was the corner kick count. The home team had 8 corner kicks as opposed to Olympiakos's 4, demonstrating APOEL's aggressive gameplay, keeping the ball in the opponents' half for the majority of the game, and creating more opportunities to score.

Tension ran high in the match with a total of 5 yellow cards awarded. APOEL kept their interactions cleaner with only a single yellow during the second half at 00:52:25. On the other hand, Olympiakos Nicosia strained under pressure that their defense line received, as they received a total of 4 yellow cards all during the second half ((00:41:07, 00:56:51, 01:16:29, and 01:29:39). This shows APOEL not only controlled the ball but also the temperament of the game causing the visiting side to buckle under pressure.

In conclusion, the key contributing factor to APOEL's victory was their early goal, along with a disciplined offensive approach enabling them to avoid offsides. Olympiakos Nicosia's numerous yellow cards and offsides suggest a destabilized and erratic gameplay. A lower number of corner kicks indicate their lesser offensive activeness during the match. It's clear that APOEL dominated both offensively and defensively, wrapping up a well-deserved victory.

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