In a tightly contested FA WSL match on October 15, 2023, the Everton women's team edged past their Liverpool counterparts with a narrow 1-0 victory. The only goal in the match rolled in at the 31:14 mark of the first half, providing Everton with an advantage they wouldn’t relinquish for the rest of the match.

In analysing both teams' performance in the match, it's evident that Everton had a stringent defence which proved pivotal. Liverpool, unfortunately, was unable to break through and their offensive efforts failed to convert into goals, as evidenced by the 0-goal tally.

Looking at more detailed statistics, both teams were evenly matched in terms of corner kicks, each earning 4. These set pieces usually indicate offensive pressure but in this case, neither team was able to maximise their utility. Liverpool might count themselves unlucky to have made as many corners without producing a goal.

Furthermore, it's interesting to note that both teams were caught offside an equal number of times (3 times each). This data signifies an aggressive forward line from both parties and also a vigilant defence keeping a sharp offside line.

However, looking at the disciplinary actions taken by the match referee paints a distinctly different picture for both teams. While Liverpool received only a single yellow card late in the second half (01:16:04), Everton collected a concerning three yellow cards, all in the second half. The frequent disruptions in their play flow, particularly in the late stages of the game (the yellow cards came at 01:17:50, 01:27:34, and 01:30:05), may have been a factor affecting their gameplay and possibly their attacking opportunities, although it did not affect the final result.

Overall, despite some late disciplinary issues from Everton, the key factor that determined the outcome of this match was the goal scored by Everton in the first half. Whilst both teams had comparable offensive pressure indicated by the similar offside and corner kick data, Liverpool could not capitalise on their chances. It's noteworthy that Everton was able to maintain their 1-0 lead despite the disciplinary issues they faced in the late second half, demonstrating a possible resilience and strategic management characteristic of a winning side.

As such, for anyone placing bets on future matches, it will be important to consider not only the ability of a team to score but also how they can successfully defend their lead, a balance Everton managed to strike in this fixture. Equally, keeping an eye on discipline records may provide insight into the stability of a team’s gameplay during the course of a match.

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