This hard-fought National League clash held on 7th October 2023 between Maidenhead United (Home team) and Rochdale (Away team) went down as a 2-2 draw that can be analyzed from the data available.

The offensive strategy from both sides was pretty evident from the combined 4 goal scoreline, evenly split between the two clubs. Both teams seemed quite evenly matched and the delicate balance was maintained in the discipline department as well. Each team collected three yellow cards each, an indication that the contest was a fiercely battled one.

A closer look at the stats reveals that Rochdale, despite being the away team, had a distinct advantage when it came to corner kicks with 6 against a paltry 3 from Maidenhead United. This suggests Rochdale implemented a more attacking strategy, getting more opportunities for set-pieces in enemy territory. Nevertheless, the underwhelming conversion rate and higher corner kicks did not transpire into more goals for the away team.

When it comes to the timing of the goals scored by Maidenhead United, the first was in the second half, putting them ahead in the game. Unfortunately, the data provided does not reveal when the other goal was scored or when Rochdale scored their two goals. Therefore, we cannot categorically comment on the influence of the timing of each goal on the game's outcome.

The match had bipolar episodes, where Rochdale dominated the corner kick statistics, though it essentially didn't contribute to the away team taking the lead. Conversely, Maidenhead United, despite a lesser number of corner kicks, managed to put two goals past Rochdale, which is a testament to their superior conversion rate in direct scoring opportunities.

In conclusion, both teams showcased a strong performance, resulting in a well-deserved draw. They were evenly matched in terms of goals and discipline with the only significant difference being the number of corners each team had, which surprisingly did not have the expected influence on the final score. Based on the available data, one can conclusively say that the decisive factor in the match was undoubtedly the teams' effectiveness in maximizing goals from play, rather than depending on set pieces.

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