In a fiercely competitive match in the First Division, Wexford FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory away at Waterford FC. It was a game that was largely dictated by Wexford FC's early breakthrough but also heavily influenced by contrasting strategies and discipline.

Wexford's goal came just seven and a half minutes into the first half, setting the tone for the rest of the match. It's clear that their strategy of trying to unsettle the opposition team early-on worked perfectly.

In terms of possession, Waterford FC's attacking intent was apparent as they managed to rack up 10 corner kicks compared to Wexford's 7. Despite having significantly more corner kicks, Waterford FC was unable to capitalize on these opportunities indicating ineffective set-piece plays or strong set-piece defense from Wexford FC.

Looking at the discipline of the teams, Waterford FC received their only yellow card late into the first half. This could suggest that the home side’s aggression might have been ramped up due to the early setback from the conceding goal. Wexford FC earned their only yellow card well into the second half, a sign that they stood their ground persistently and were looking to maintain their lead.

However, the data indicates that Wexford FC was more aggressive, with twice as many fouls as Waterford FC. The fact that they only received one yellow card in the entire match despite committing 8 fouls perhaps speaks to how well the team managed to toe the line without crossing it and drawing the ire of the referee.

In terms of offsides, Waterford FC strayed offside once throughout the game while Wexford showed impeccable discipline by registering zero offsides. Wexford's clinical approach would likely have proved essential in maintaining pressure on the home team.

While there were no assists on record, Wexford FC demonstrated their tactical prowess by effectively leveraging their early lead, managing aggression, and maintaining discipline. On the other hand, Waterford FC's performance perhaps indicates an area of weakness in their ability to turn offensive opportunities into goals, particularly from corner kicks.

In conclusion, Wexford FC's single goal early in the match and their disciplined play, and effective aggression were decisive factors in their win. Waterford FC, despite showing great offensive intent with numerous corner kicks, unfortunately, fell short on execution. Both teams will undoubtedly look at this data and aim to improve on their respective areas of weakness for future matches.

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