The Liga Nacional clash between Xelaju MC and Antigua GFC on 28th May 2023 at 02:00 EEST witnessed a sheer dominance by the home team, where Xelaju MC outclassed Antigua GFC by 3 goals to none.

Significantly, the game took a thrilling turn in the first half as Xelaju MC netted the ball just after 35 minutes and 51 seconds, setting a strong pace for the game. Antigua GFC struggled to match up throughout the first half. Xelaju MC's dominance continued into the second half with two more goals scored at 72 and 86 minutes respectively, securing an unassailable lead.

The fierce rivalry was even more vivid in terms of disciplinary actions. There was a total of 5 yellow cards shown to Xelaju MC showing an aggressive playstyle, particularly in the second half with three out of five yellow cards. The intensity reached its peak when the one red card of the match was given to Xelaju MC. Meanwhile, Antigua GFC’s disobediences were highlighted by three yellow cards, showing a lack of discipline which hampered their organisation on the field.

Regarding set-pieces, Xelaju MC executed superior control with 6 corner kicks, double the number taken by Antigua GFC with just 3 kicks. This clearly reflects the attacking pressure Xelaju MC exerted, forcing the opponents to gather their defenses around the corners.

In terms of offsides, Xelaju MC's discipline on the field was impeccable as they avoided being caught offside throughout the game. On the contrary, Antigua GFC was caught offside on three different instances, showing a lack of synchronization and an impatient approach to breaking through the Xelaju MC's defense.

The fouling activity was minimal with just one committed by each team. It is interesting how the fouls committed didn't translate into more goals for any side.

Long story short, a masterclass performance by Xelaju MC built upon early leads, consistent pressure, and superior set-piece control resulted in a dominating 3-0 victory over Antigua GFC. Whilst discipline on the field remains a concern for Xelaju MC, with the team is likely to review their aggressive plays, looking to reduce the number of cards received in future matches. For Antigua GFC, the team may need to study their strategic setup to avoid offside situations and better respond to attacks, particularly from set-piece scenarios.

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