In this evenly contested match in the First Division between Finn Harps and UCD AFC, both teams failed to seal an outright victory, with the match concluding with a 1-1 draw. Analyzing the statistical data from the match provides some insightful observations that affected the final outcome.

UCD AFC opened the scoring early in the first half, at 41:28, giving them the upper hand. After the break, Finn Harps made a strong comeback, pulling level at 52:34 in the second half, thereby harnessing the momentum for a major part of the remaining match.

Somewhat unexpectedly, the home team, Finn Harps, dominated in corner kicks with a total of 4, doubling UCD's AFC’s 2. With corner kicks often presenting viable goal-scoring opportunities, this statistic might have been an indicator of a more aggressive approach in seeking scoring opportunities.

Notably, the discipline of the players significantly played into this match's narrative. Finn Harps received two yellow cards - one in the first half at 25:11 and one in the second half at 1:10:12, which eventually led to a red card dismissal. The loss of a player inevitably presented Finn Harps with a disadvantage in terms of maintaining their defensive and offensive formations. UCD AFC, with only one yellow card in the second half at 1:07:17, maintained full on-field strength for the entirety of the game.

Both teams were caught offside once, a statistic that suggests that both sides were playing a high pressing and somewhat risky game in attempts to break through the opposition's defence.

Likely influenced by the balance in the offside calls and the numerical disadvantage faced by the Finn Harps due to the red card, the match ended as a stalemate. It is worth mentioning that despite having this numerical disadvantage, Finn Harps were still able to hold their ground reasserting their control over the game for a substantial part of the second half.

Overall, analysis of the numerical data from the match hints at a balanced competition, but the disciplinary aspect of the game may have tipped the balance slightly in favor of UCD AFC. Neither team, however, can claim a clear dominance over the other, as the 1-1 scoreline suggests and the statistical metrics emphasize further. This match gives both teams plenty of lessons moving forward - they will need to enhance discipline on the pitch, make the most out of set pieces, and play a controlled game to reduce offsides.

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