In the recent Liga Leumit match on January 9th 2023, Hapoel Afula FC emerged victorious over Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa, managing to edge past their opponents with a solitary goal.

Despite Maccabi Jaffa being the home team and holding an almost equal corner kick count (8-7), they fell short in securing any goals. The effectiveness of their offense could be questioned as they didn't manage to convert their corner kicks into crucial goals. Compared to Hapoel Afula FC who utilized their corner kicks effectively and managed to secure a victory.

The match's only goal came from Hapoel Afula FC in the second half (01:08:59), proving to be the game-changer. It showcases Hapoel Afula FC's ability in making conversions and decisive gameplay when such opportunities arose in the game.

However, the performance of both teams had aims for improvement in the aspect of game discipline. Both teams were handed an equal number of yellow cards, three each, indicating a high degree of frictions and confrontations that could have disrupted both teams' fluency during the game. The timing of these cards also reveals intriguing data. Both of Maccabi Jaffa's yellow cards in the first half came late (34:37 and 45:25), possibly indicating a rise in pressure and subsequent loss of discipline towards the half-time. Getting a yellow card early in the second half (01:29:37) also suggest lapses in discipline just after the break.

As for Hapoel Afula FC, receiving a yellow card very early in the game (02:37) and late in the first half (34:40), followed by one midway through the second half (57:44), offers a varied distribution possibly pointing to consistent pressure throughout the game.

Importantly, no red cards were issued, which means there were no severe disciplinary incidents or any teams put at a numerical disadvantage at any point in the game.

Looking at these statistics, one could infer that the match was balanced in terms of overall match stats but the ability to convert opportunities and maintain discipline under pressure determined the final outcome. This provides crucial insight for bettors in assessing team performance, discipline, and conversion abilities.

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