In the NIFL Championship 1 match held on December 16, 2023, Newington FC pitted against Institute FC. The end result was a 2-1 victory in favor of the home side, Newington FC. The match indicated effective offensive play by Newington FC, especially in the first half, and their improved defensive role during the second half.

Newington FC proved their efficacy early on with two goals scored only two minutes apart within the first twenty minutes of the first half; 00:17:26 and 00:19:25 into the match. However, Institute FC retaliated six minutes later, making a score at 00:25:37, thus narrowing the gap to 2-1. This kept the fight for dominance alive for the rest of the first half, with both teams demonstrating an aggressive front.

Despite the continuous threats from Institute FC, the home team managed to maintain the lead till the end of the match. The defensive actions and the tactical play in the second half were instrumental factors in holding onto the lead.

The match also saw an equal amount of disciplinary actions taken against both teams with two yellow cards each; Institute FC received their first card at 00:21:36 in the first half, whereas Newington FC got their first card much later in the game, at 00:50:44 in the second half. Almost at the end of the match, both sides received another yellow card within just a second apart, at 01:27:40 for Newington and 01:27:41 for Institute FC.

Set pieces played a significant part in the match's dynamics. Institute FC earned two more corner kicks than Newington FC, indicating their attempt to create goal opportunities. However, with four corner kicks, Newington FC proved more efficient, scoring two goals in the first half.

In conclusion, despite Institute FC's commendable attempts at dominance, as seen in the number of corner kicks and their quick retaliation in the first half, Newington FC's offensive play in the early stages of the game and their solid defense throughout the match had the most influence on the final result. This match was a demonstration of Newington FC's tactical prowess, both offensively and defensively, while adhering to disciplined play.

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