Based on the First Division match played on the evening of 18th March 2023 between Longford Town and Finn Harps, the statistics suggest a highly intense, rather gritty game - one with a relatively low scoring outcome favouring the away team, Finn Harps by a solitary goal.

There was evidently no shortage of discipline issues with a total of eight yellow cards exhibited in the match - five handed to players of Longford Town and three given to Finn Harps' players. The first and second yellow cards for Longford Town were shown quite early in the game, within the first half at 00:38:04 and 00:42:54, respectively. Finn Harps got their first at 00:42:56, only two short seconds after Longford Town’s second one of the game. This level of tension continued on to the second half and could have played a significant role in the outcome, distracting the players from their primary goal and possibly interrupting the flow of the game.

Regardless of the surprisingly higher number of yellow cards obtained by the home team, the teams seem relatively balanced in terms of fouls, with only one foul committed by each team. This could imply a game where the teams were largely disciplined in terms of clean play but managed to see bookings through possibly tactical fouls or misbehaviour.

Subsequent statistics regarding corner kicks indicate a low output offensively from both teams. Longford Town only managed two corner kicks, only just surpassing Finn Harps' lone corner kick. This could be a reflection of both teams’ lack of attacking aggression or it could also mean solid defensive plays within the 90-minute timeframe, thus limiting the corners conceded.

The only goal scored during the match was by Finn Harps in the early segment of the second half at 01:21:56. This ultimately defined the face of the match, favouring the away team. Longford Town, despite being at their home ground, failed to register a single goal.

In conclusion, the statistics lean towards a game where discipline was a significant issue, with the Longford Town receiving a sizable five yellow cards, potentially causing disruptions in their play and concentration, and this could have very well impacted their defensive and offensive ability. The match saw limited offensive play as evidenced by the low number of corner kicks and ultimately, the single goal from Finn Harps solidified their victory in this competitive encounter.

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