Below is a comprehensive statistical coverage of the match between Gudja United and Birkirkara FC that took place on December 13, 2023, at 10:00 EEST as part of the Premier League.

In a match that concluded with a 1-1 draw, the highlight of the game was the battle of fouls and card discipline between both teams. Gudja United drew the first blood with scoring in just 42 minutes and 27 seconds of the first half, helping the team establish an early lead. However, Birkirkara FC managed to equalize the score later in the match at 1 hour 18 minutes and 56 seconds of the second half.

Discipline, or lack thereof, was one of the major factors in the game, with a total of 6 yellow cards shown to both sides: 4 for Gudja United and 2 for Birkirkara FC. The correlation between fouls and yellow cards was evident as Gudja United, who committed more fouls (12) than Birkirkara FC (7), ended with more yellow cards. Despite fewer fouls, Birkirkara FC was not free from disciplinary issues, with one player being red-carded.

Interestingly, Gudja United failed to earn any corner kicks compared to a massive 8 corner kicks for the away team. This indicates a tightly packed defense from Gudja United who forced Birkirkara into wide areas and could imply a relative dominance on possession by the away team and may have affected tactics and attempts on goal.

Overall, the game revolved around tight defensive action and intense midfield battles, leading to numerous fouls and cards. Despite these, the balance in score-line indicates a closely paired engagement and the evenness of the encounter is a testament to both team's resolution and strategic planning. In the end, the critical element that influenced the outcome of the game can be concluded to be discipline or more accurately, the lack thereof. Needless to say, both teams will be keen to work on their discipline record in the upcoming matches.

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