In the National League match played on October 21, 2023, at 14:00 EEST, Oldham Athletic won against Rochdale with a scoreline of 4-3 in an exciting encounter.

Among the seven goals scored, the first and second were netted by Oldham Athletic, timed at 15:36 and 48:52 respectively. Rochdale came tall with their first goal at 52:37, signalling a rally that resulted in three consecutive goals at 52:37, 1:21:18, and 1:01:30, pushing the match to a scoreline of 3-2. Oldham retaliated quickly and tied the score with the third goal at 1:03:35 and then scored a significant winning goal at 1:11:38 of the second half.

Rochdale dominated the corner kicks with a remarkable number of 12 compared to Oldham Athletic’s meagre 2, suggesting a greater offensive play by Rochdale. However, dominance in corner kicks did not translate into goals with Oldham's resolute defence and efficient counter-attacks. The difference in corner kicks is a key statistic to highlight as, despite their dominance, Rochdale was unable to capitalize on these opportunities.

Rochdale also led in offsides, six times tipping the line compared to one from Oldham Athletic, indicating that despite their aggressive tactics, the precision in timing was not in their favour. Perhaps a conservative game plan would have been a better approach as it frequently allowed the opportunity for Oldham Athletic's superior strategic counterplay.

On the disciplinary front, Oldham Athletic received two yellow cards at 46:34 and 1:27:04 with Rochdale having a clean slate, however, such disciplinary actions didn't manifest a significant impact on Oldham's performance or the overall outcome of the match.

Statistically speaking, Rochdale demonstrated a greater offensive push, indicated by their dominance in corner kicks and more frequent offsides. However, the team struggled in their execution and precision when taking these opportunities. On the contrary, Oldham Athletic, while receiving less offensive opportunities indicated by their corner kicks and offsides, displayed higher efficiency and precision in making the most of their chances and seizing the victory.

Therefore, it's evident that the match was decided not by the quantity of offensive possession but rather the quality and efficiency of execution when given the opportunity to score. This match served as a classic example of how well-placed counter-attacks can become turning points in football matches. Therefore, future bettors should look beyond mere ball possession and corner kicks as indicators of potential match outcomes.

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