This Premier League Women's football match between Hapoel Petach Tikva (Wom) and Maccabi Kiryat Gat SC (Wom) on the 21st of December, 2023 at 17:00 EEST may have concluded with a balanced score-line of 1-1, but a look at the performance data paints a captivating picture of contrast that certainly played a significant role in shaping the overall outcome of the game.

Hapoel Petach Tikva certainly got the match off to a high start, landing their sole goal within the first six minutes of the game. Despite a commendable early lead, their aggression seemingly got the better of them as the match ensued. They received three yellow cards throughout the game, one in the first half and two in the second. This could have potentially affected team coordination and player morale that is key to sustained performance.

On the contrary, Maccabi Kiryat Gat SC, despite conceding a goal early in the game, demonstrated a balanced and focused performance in the second half. Their one and only goal came at the 62nd minute of the game which levelled the playing field. However, similar to their opponents, they were served three yellow cards in the second half which may have distracted them from taking the lead.

Looking at the corner kicks, Hapoel Petach Tikva had more opportunities to score goals, with a total of five corner kicks, compared to Maccabi Kiryat Gat SC's sole corner kick. This suggests that Hapoel Petach Tikva was more proactive in their offence. However, they were unable to convert these attempts into successful goals, a crucial factor contributing to a tied match.

In terms of offside engagements, the home team was flagged once, while the away team was flagged twice. For both teams, it indicates irresolute offensive lines that could have resulted in lost opportunities for further goals.

In summary, the game between Hapoel Petach Tikva and Maccabi Kiryat Gat SC ended in a draw due to a balanced number of goals and yellow cards on both sides. Despite the dominance of Hapoel Petach Tikva in corners and an early goal, the team's inability to convert the corner kicks into successful goals and accumulation of yellow cards possibly disrupted their rhythm and creating opportunities. As for Maccabi Kiryat Gat SC, despite a more controlled first half, their three yellow cards in the second half may have altered their aggressiveness and determination to maintain the tie.

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