In a twist of events on the 2nd of May 2023, FC Ashdod found themselves trumped by Maccabi Netanya in the State Cup football match, ending with a scoreline of 1-3. The match unfolded with a robust performance by Maccabi Netanya, showcasing their offensive prowess early, with three goals in the first half, and maintaining a fortress-like defense throughout.

Maccabi Netanya took just over five minutes to deliver the first blow, as the scoreboard read 0-1. A well-executed strategy paid off as they continued their press, scoring their next goal at the 8th minute leading the game with 0-2. The domination carried on until the 34th minute as they scored their third, wrapping up the first half with a comfortable 0-3 lead.

In contrast, FC Ashdod displayed their attacking muscle more in the second half, clawing one back in the 64th minute to marginally reduce the deficit to 1-3. Despite this, they were unable to press further and capitalize on their efforts in order to level the battlefield.

Analyzing the conduct card, both teams tried to restrict each other leading to significant foul play throughout, with FC Ashdod committing 11 fouls and Maccabi Netanya having 16. Both teams had two players subject to the referee's bookings, showing caution for their conduct pattern. However, no red cards were issued, indicating a contentious but somewhat controlled gameplay from both parties.

In terms of corner kicks, FC Ashdod had 5 opportunities as compared to Maccabi Netanya's 3, which could suggest that FC Ashdod was more on the offensive end in trying to equalize by pressurizing Netanya's defense. However, this advantage did not yield fruitful outcomes. Both teams fell into the trap of the offside flag a similar number of times (2 each), reflecting their mirrored aggressive game style.

In conclusion, Maccabi Netanya managed to dominate the game with a secure early lead. FC Ashdod displayed a more offensive stance in the second half but it wasn't sufficient to break down the established fortress by Netanya. The foul count and recorded offsides for both teams suggest an aggressive, yet mirrored, approach by both sides, but the result hinged, unequivocally, on effective goal conversion where Maccabi Netanya emerged triumphant.

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