In the match of 18th March 2023 between League Two teams Walsall and Gillingham, Walsall emerged victorious by two goals to none demonstrating superior performance despite an equally combative show from Gillingham.

The two key indicators of their winning performance were their goals, and their mastery in set-piece situations, as shown by their superior corner kick stats. In a match rule by tight defenses, exploiting these opportunities created a unique trench, leading to a clear-cut victory. Both Walsall's goals came in the second half, with the first in the 49th minute and the decisive seal made late in the game at the 94th minute. These goals showed a physical and mentally resilient team, able to press on and find the back of the net in critical periods, especially during the last minutes of the match.

Furthermore, the number of corner kicks appear to have had a direct impact on Walsall's victory. They managed to make seven corner kicks, reflecting their aggression and control of the match. The corner kicks, more than the offsides or fouls, were the opportunities for goal-scoring and, as shown, two out of these seven opportunities were indeed converted into the all-important goals. On comparison, Gillingham managed four corner kicks, marking them as less successful in mastering these set-pieces.

However, an intriguing aspect of the match was the discipline demonstrated by both teams. The number of fouls were significantly low, given the gravity of a 2nd League match. Walsall committed only five fouls whilst Gillingham committed eight fouls. In contrast to the pace and speed of the game, the count of offsides were rather low. Gillingham didn't fall into any offside traps, while Walsall were caught just once. However, the foul committed by Walsall in the 92nd minute did slightly taint their resounding victory as they collected their second yellow card, though this did not have a significant impact on the final outcome.

This match distinctly demonstrates that converting set-piece opportunities into goals has more relevance than just possession. Additionally, discipline and patient build-ups can be just as vital in ensuring a team's victory as lack of yellow cards can indicate strategic fouls or a well-disciplined team structure.

In conclusion, Walsall's victory was built around their converted corner kicks into a goal and the mental resilience to maintain discipline and score despite the pressure of the clock ticking ahead.

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