In the Northern League fixture that took place at 02:00 EEST on April 1, 2024, East Coast Bays AFC squared off against Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC. The match ended with the away team, Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC, clinching a convincing 3-1 victory. Let's dissect the match from a statistical standpoint to examine the determining factors in the away team's triumph.

The most pivotal period of the game was arguably the first half, where the away team netted two unanswered goals within a 16-minute window (at 00:19:55 and 00:35:11, respectively). This energetic start placed East Coast Bays AFC on the back foot right from the outset and made it challenging for them to find a footing in the game.

Though East Coast Bays AFC managed to turn the tide by scoring an early goal in the second half (00:48:44), the away team quickly squashed this momentum by scoring again three minutes later, consolidating their lead further.

Possession-related data isn't available, but an indicator of Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC's control of the game was their higher number of corner kicks. They had 8, compared to East Coast Bays AFC's 5, which hints at the away team spending more time in their opponents' half and exerting offensive pressure.

Disciplinary actions also highlighted the intensity of the contest. Eastern Suburbs picked up three yellow cards, all accumulating in the second half. The home team was handed two yellow cards, indicating a heated battle on the field as both sides were determined not to back down.

Looking at offside counts gives an insight into the attacking strategies of both teams. East Coast Bays AFC were flagged for offside twice, once more than Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC, suggesting they were trying to deploy a high risk, deeper run tactic that didn't pay off as planned.

Given these factors, Eastern Suburbs Auckland AFC's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, coupled with their pressure up the field, seemed to have been instrumental in their victory. At the same time, their ability to manage the game and quell any arising momentum from East Coast Bays AFC ensured their lead was maintained and ultimately helped secure the win.

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