In a hard-fought game in the National League South, Hampton and Richmond Borough outscored Dover Athletic FC by a narrow 1-0 margin.

In terms of goal creation, the home side Dover Athletic FC struggled to find the net. Statistically, they did not manage a single goal despite 10 corner kicks, usually indicative of offensive pressure. They were perhaps let down by their offensive unit, whose off-target shooting caused them to squander these opportunities. The away side, however, were more clinical in their approach, scoring the game's only goal in the second half at the 65th minute mark despite having fewer corner kicks (3).

When looking at match discipline, Dover Athletic bore the brunt of the referee's whistle with two yellow cards - one in each half, at the 39th and the 52nd minutes respectively. Meanwhile, Hampton and Richmond Borough kept their discipline throughout the match, with no yellow cards. However, they did see a player sent off, indicating a less disciplined performance despite having no bookings.

As for offsides, Dover Athletic was flagged twice. Given the absence of goals, this lack of timing and coordination could have significantly impacted their attacking play. On the other hand, Hampton and Richmond Borough were caught offside five times, suggesting a more aggressive attacking approach, albeit with a higher risk of squandering possession.

So, how did these statistical factors determine the match outcome?

In essence, Hampton and Richmond Borough made more of their fewer chances indicating better overall efficiency. Additionally, despite being a man down, they managed to maintain their lead, showing resilience and a structured defence against a Dover Athletic side that struggled to capitalise on their corner chances and fell to ill-discipline.

All told, Hampton and Richmond's sole goal and better defence, notwithstanding a red card, proved the pivotal factors against a Dover Athletic side that failed to convert chances into goals and struggled with discipline. This once again demonstrated the classic football adage that it's not about how many opportunities you create, but how many you convert into goals that matter in the end.

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