In a tight and closely contested game, Lewes FC won over the visiting Blackburn Rovers in the FA Championship - Women on 16th April 2023, securing a 1-0 victory. Lewes' goal came late in the game at the 68th minute mark of the second half, which, in the end, was the only goal separating this evenly matched sides.

Statistics would indicate a game of fine margins, with both sides trying to assert dominance. Lewes FC managed to take 6 corner kicks against 8 from Blackburn Rovers. However, the effectiveness in converting these into goal-scoring opportunities wasn't strongly evident for either of the teams.

Despite Blackburn Rovers having more corner kicks, it was Lewes FC who capitalized on one of their offensive movements which led to the stand-alone goal of the match. Thus, corner kicks couldn't be mark as the decisive factor in this match.

A noteworthy aspect that might have affected the morale, rhythm and tactics of the match is the number of cautions. In total, there were 2 yellow cards shown to the home side, while the away team received 3. Blackburn Rovers increasing count of yellow cards, with two of them coming after 52nd minute of the second half, can be considered a direct correlation leading to them being on the defensive and possibly allowing that vital Lewes FC go-ahead goal.

Both teams were caught offside only once, indicating a tightly held defensive line by both sides. The number of offsides being low suggests a cautious approach in attack from both sides, avoiding any unnecessary risks of losing possession.

In a match largely defined by a lone late goal, the discipline aspect marked by increasing yellow cards for Blackburn Rovers could be regarded as a significant factor in reshaping the positioning, discipline, and aggression of the team, which might have factored in as to why Lewes FC could capture that elusive goal in the second half. The minimal number of offsides and close corner kick stats indicate well-drilled defensive strategies employed by both teams.

Overall, Lewes FC held up their fortress, efficiently capitalizing on their chances in a match influenced both by a second half goal and the disciplinary factors.

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