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In the riveting Northern League match between Bay Olympic SC and Western Springs AFC on 7th April 2023, Western Springs AFC took home a tough victory with a 3-2 scoreline.

The match unfolded with an early goal by Western Springs AFC just 4 minutes and 36 seconds in, setting a daunting tone for Bay Olympic SC. However, Bay Olympic SC proved their mettle by equalizing the score at 34 minutes and 43 seconds. Despite this, the first half ended with Western Springs AFC leading the scoreline 2-1, as they netted their second goal at 26 minutes and 10 seconds, before Bay Olympic SC could score their first.

The second half saw a more intensified game where each team netted in one more goal each. Bay Olympic SC managed to pull one back into the game at 54 minutes and 34 seconds, but Western Springs AFC sealed the game with their third goal at 1 hour 15 minutes and 36 seconds.

Statistically, in terms of set-pieces, both teams performed closely. Western Springs AFC had a slight edge with 6 corner kicks against Bay Olympic’s 5. This suggests that Western Springs AFC had a slightly greater offensive pressure than their counterparts.

A noteworthy statistical factor was the offsides, where Bay Olympic SC was penalized twice for offside, indicating their repeated attempts to get behind the opposition's defence, as opposed to Western Springs AFC who was not caught offside even once.

Meanwhile, with regards to disciplinary action, Western Springs AFC were handed 2 yellow cards, especially crucial one just a minute before their winning goal, possibly due to the rising pressure of the game. Bay Olympic SC on the other hand was marked with one yellow card around the midway through first half.

In terms of fouls, the match was quite clean with Western Springs AFC accruing 3 and Bay Olympic SC recording 2, overall suggesting a fairly disciplined match from both sides.

In conclusion, while Bay Olympic SC held their own in a tightly contested match, it was Western Springs AFC's ability to convert their opportunities, alongside maintaining a calculated defensive discipline aided by their stern offside trap, that won them the match. The stats mainly emphasise the significance of timing and edge in set-pieces, crucial aspects that bayed well for Western Springs AFC's victory.

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