The FA Trophy match held on 07 February 2024, 19:15 EEST ended in a thrilling draw with four goals apiece from both St Lucia FC and Mgarr United FC. Despite the significant number of goals, the decisive moments came not from open play, but from set-pieces and penalties.

St Lucia FC demonstrated a superior performance in terms of corner kicks with a total of 12 showcases of incisive attacking play. Meanwhile, Mgarr United FC had only one corner kick throughout the match. Nonetheless, Mgarr United FC was efficient in their scoring, converting their few chances into goals.

Despite St Lucia FC's much higher number of set pieces, their conversion into goals was lower than Mgarr United FC. which could speak to the stronger defensive prowess of Mgarr United FC or perhaps their goalkeepers' superb saves.

In the first half, both teams scored once, but the away team, Mgarr United FC, proved resolute, sneaking in a quick goal within the 37th minute. St Lucia FC, however, responded in the second half, equalizing at the 54-th minute. The momentum seemed to favor St Lucia FC, but Mgarr United FC clawed their way back, scoring a late second-half goal at the 78th minute.

In overtime, the turning point came when Mgarr United FC equalized yet again at the 40th minute, bringing the score to 3-3, forcing the match into penalties. The final goal by Mgarr United FC in the penalty shoot-out provided an unexpected turn, ending the game at a tie, 4-4.

However, discipline was a key issue for the home team, St Lucia FC, receiving three yellow cards throughout the match, compared to Mgarr United FC's single yellow card. This factor may have disrupted their rhythm and ultimately impacted their performance.

While there were two offside calls against St Lucia FC, Mgarr United FC wasn't called offside once. Optimal positioning and providing precise passes could be factors contributing to their efficient style of play.

In sum, this exhilarating encounter was characterized by the contrast between St Lucia FC's high number of set-pieces and Mgarr United FC's effective counter-attacks, as well as issues related to discipline and positioning. Ultimately, while both teams showed their offensive prowess, Mgarr United FC's resilience and precision in critical moments were key to their comeback.

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