In the NIFL Championship 1 match played at 20:00 EEST on February 28, 2023, Dergview FC secured an impressive 2-1 victory over Ards FC. The match revealed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, with statistics highlighting the array of tactical and strategic components of their game plan, and influencing the overall outcome of the match.

Ards FC started the match on a strong note scoring their only goal within the first half in the 46th minute. However, the tide turned in the second half, as Dergview FC seized control and responded swiftly with two quick goals in the 82nd and 86th minute.

One of the tangible factors indicating Dergview's superior performance comes from the discipline of the teams. Despite fewer Yellow cards for Dergview (2 versus Ards' 3), it's interesting to note that Dergview's cards were evenly distributed across both halves of the game while Ards' discipline seemed to wane in the second half where they received two of their three cards.

Looking at the set-piece play, Ards seemed to have a dominant display winning 6 corner kicks against Dergview's 2. Despite this, they failed to capitalize on these opportunities which could be a testament to Dergview's solid defensive strategy during these set pieces.

Offside statistics, on the other hand, display both teams' ability to time their attacking plays accurately. However, Dergview FC's slightly higher offside count (2 versus Ards' 1) could suggest a more aggressive attacking strategy, pushing their limits against the Ards' defensive line.

As minor as these figures may seem, they eventually cumulate to impact the flow of game and momentum. Dergview's stronger discipline coupled with a successful defensive stand and an aggressive attacking strategy even if it cost them offsides, allowed them to overturn the game in the second half.

On the other side, Ards FC's lower discipline on the field, their inability to convert corner kicks into scoring opportunities and their less aggressive forward offence, as indicated by their lower offside count, might have cost them the game.

In conclusion, the stand-out factor in this match was the strategic choice made by Dergview, that is stronger discipline and a more aggressive play style, that turned the tide in their favour. This result is a classic illustration of the saying that ‘football isn’t just about scoring goals, it’s about winning’.

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