This Premier Division showdown saw UCD AFC host Derry City. From the outset, the away team showed domineering performance and relentless offensive momentum that led to a resounding 4-0 win.

The timeline of the four goals scored by Derry City made a big difference in deciding the outcome of the match. Their early goal in the 14th minute set the tone of the match and saw them leading comfortably. Also, a strategically placed goal mere minutes before the halftime whistle (40:54) provided Derry with a psychological advantage and an uphill task for the home team in the second half. This is even more profound when one considers that UCD AFC could not get any success converting any of their chances into goals.

The trend continued into the second half, with Derry weaving another two goals into the net at the 64:45 and 74:53 minute marks. Goalkeeper performance was strikingly pivotal in this game; Derry City effectively thwarted all of UCD's attempts creating a strong defensive barrier.

The yellow card statistics provide further insight into the roughness of the match, albeit it didn't drastically affect the match's final result. UCD AFC received 3 yellow cards, one in the first half and two in the second half. The first one came relatively early at the 5:11 minute mark. Derry City was slightly more disciplined on the greens, receiving just two cautions, both in the second half. Interestingly, the second bookings of both teams happened almost simultaneously at the 69th minute, potentially signaling a short burst of tensions on the pitch.

However, despite UCD AFC gaining slightly more fouls, they failed to utilize their set-piece to their advantage. The corner kick statistics showed a trivial difference, 2 for UCD AFC and 3 for Derry City, establishing that it wasn't a significant factor in this match's outcome.

In conclusion, the early lead taken by Derry City, coupled with a demoralizing second goal just before the break, most likely contributed to their unchallenged dominance in this match. This game certainly sets the framework for future prediction models to consider the timeline of goals in match outcomes, adding another dimension to the simply goal count.

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