In this volatile encounter between Shatin SA and Yuen Long DSA on 17th March 2024, we saw Yuen Long DSA claim a 3-1 victory. Despite coming behind initially, the course of the match changed drastically, witnessing Yuen Long DSA scoring 3 goals against a single goal by Shatin SA. Both teams fought diligently, however, we'll focus on key statistical factors to outline which areas led to this outcome.

Shatin SA scored the first goal quickly at the 35th minute of the match, perhaps instilling confidence amongst its team players and supporters. Nonetheless, Yuen Long DSA retaliated with its first goal only shortly after – at the 39th minute. This fast response may have disrupted the momentum of Shatin SA, leading to the shift in the match's dynamic. Goals scored in the 54th and 89th minutes of the match further gave Yuen Long DSA the command.

Interestingly, even though Shatin SA dominated the corner kicks with a total of 8 against 4 by Yuen Long DSA, this failed to translate into goals. The strategic positioning of Yuen Long DSA's defenders may have led to a successful defense against these threats. Conversely, Yuen Long DSA was able to execute more precise strikes with fewer corner opportunities, hinting at a more efficient offensive strategy.

Offsides generally portray a team’s aggressiveness in the attacking third of the pitch. The away team registered more offsides (3) than the home team (2), which might indicate that Yuen Long DSA's forwards maintained an intense attacking approach which could have put immense pressure on Shatin SA’s defenders, eventually yielding fruitful results.

In terms of disciplinary measures, Yuen Long DSA collected three yellow cards in contrast to one for Shatin SA. With two yellow cards being issued in the first half and a third one in the second half, caution started to eclipse Yuen Long DSA's play. However, they managed to accommodate their strategy accordingly, keeping their defense airtight against the opposing side and without any red cards to both sides, ensuring their full team’s presence within the game till the end.

Overall, significant factors that ultimately decided the match outcome were Yuen Long DSA's prompt response to Shatin SA's first goal and their ability to convert opportunities into goals more efficiently than Shatin SA. Despite accumulating more yellow cards and less corner kicks, their attacking fervour manifested into a well-deserved victory. Going forward, it would be interesting to see whether Shatin SA can revise its tactical approach to utilizing set pieces and raising their defensive game against aggressive attacks.

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