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In the League Two encounter on 22nd April 2023, Newport County emerged victorious, beating the home team, Doncaster Rovers, with a decisive 3-1 scoreline. The statistical data shows a game in which Newport County's composure and clinical edge in the final third markedly outweighed their opponents', Doncaster Rovers, even though they were the away team.

Doncaster Rovers had a quick start, with their only goal being scored 11 minutes and 24 seconds into the first half. However, the home team couldn’t convert their early advantage into a win, being unable to capitalize on their opportunities in the remainder of the game. Conversely, Newport County managed to flip the script in the second half, scoring three unanswered goals, taking full control of the game and managing to maintain discipline despite accruing a significantly higher number of yellow cards.

A closer look at the stats also showcases interesting aspects of both teams' performance. Newport County, with a total of 4 corner kicks, managed to exert significant pressure on Doncaster Rovers which translated to three crucial goals during the second half at 63', 70', and 78' minutes. On the other hand, Doncaster Rovers, though scoring first, took only 2 corner kicks throughout the match indicating their lack of attacking prowess post their initial goal.

On the disciplinary front, Newport County collected a total of five yellow cards showing an aggressive tackle pattern. However, this did not result in any send-offs or penalties, perhaps reflecting a calculated risk approach from Newport County that paid off. Meanwhile, Doncaster Rovers, while having only two yellow cards, failed to convert their relatively disciplined performance into a victory.

Being the home team, Doncaster Rovers were expected to have controlled the match better. However, Newport County exhibited strong teamwork and came out on top even under difficult circumstances. The key impact factor for this match was Newport County's ability to capitalize on their corner kick opportunities and exploit the spaces in the final third of Doncaster Rovers' defense. Their aggressive style of play resulted in a high number of yellow cards but also managed to keep Doncaster Rovers on the back foot.

In conclusion, Newport County seemed to have a well-executed game plan that proved pivotal in overcoming Doncaster Rovers. Their aggressive play and decisive second-half performance have shown that they own a potent counter-attacking threat which ultimately played a significant role in securing a resounding 3-1 win in this encounter.

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