In this encounter in Liga Leumit on February 6th, 2024, Hapoel Rishon LeZion fell to a resounding defeat of 3-1 against Ironi Tiberias FC at Rishon LeZion's home turf.

The encounter was defined by Ironi Tiberias FC's sharp offensive play and Hapoel Rishon LeZion's disciplinary woes. Ironi Tiberias FC acquired their victory mostly due to their efficient strikes early in the halves which unsettled the hosts and put a great deal of pressure on them. At the back, Ironi Tiberias looked solid, conceding just a single goal and fending off all five of Rishon LeZion's corner kicks with ease.

Ironi Tiberias FC showcased a terrific performance, not just by netting three goals, but by getting these goals at vital points of the match. Their first goal came just over a minute into the first half, which undoubtedly unsettled the home team’s game setup. Their timing of the second and third goals in the second half was tactically valuable, with the second goal coming shortly after the halftime break and the third one almost immediately after. This jeopardized any comeback attempt by the home side, considerably slashing their morale. On the other hand, Hapoel Rishon LeZion's isolated goal only came in the 71st minute, which was too late to mount any significant fightback.

Discipline was a real concern for Hapoel Rishon LeZion as they picked up a total of four yellow cards, three in the first half itself, showing their defensive disarray and reflective of their frustrated reactions to Ironi Tiberias FC’s substantive play. This disruption may have directly influenced their performance compromise and could have hampered their teamwork and coordination on the pitch. Contrarily, Ironi Tiberias FC maintained stellar discipline, not conceding a single yellow card, setting the tone demonstrating their tactical prowess and superior control of proceedings.

Looking at the statistical data, it is worth noting that Hapoel Rishon LeZion did not register a single foul, which could suggest a more passive defensive approach, allowing the Ironi Tiberias FC too much freedom on the ball. In contrast, Ironi Tiberias FC was recorded with one foul, showing their active defensive efforts.

Interestingly, Hapoel Rishon LeZion had dominated the possession indicated by a higher number of corner kicks (5) compared to Ironi Tiberias FC's 2, but unable to convert these advantage to effective results leading to a goal.

In conclusion, this match's decisive factors were Ironi Tiberias FC’s clinical finishing and disciplined play, and Hapoel Rishon LeZion's lack of disciplined defence. Ironi Tiberias FC's better team performance and efficient execution of crucial aspects, ultimately led them to secure a well-deserved three points from their visit.

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