In what culminated as a one-sided affair on February 20, 2024, Newington FC dominated the NIFL Championship 1 game at Portadown FC's ground, winning 4-0 with an impressive display of cohesion and direct attacking football.

One key metric in this match was the number of goals scored. Newington FC proved their offensive prowess by netting four goals, two in each half, with the first ones being scored at 00:24:11 and 00:20:41 and the second half goals at 01:10:33 and 01:14:42 of the match. It highlights the away team’s consistent pressure on the home defense throughout the game.

In comparison, the lack of goals scored by Portadown FC despite having 14 corner kicks - almost triple the 5 corners of Newington FC - suggests inefficiency in converting set pieces into scoring opportunities. The stat serves as a testament to Newington FC's artful line defense and the excellent performance of their goalkeeper.

Discipline was another essential factor that contributed to the game's outcome. The home side received a yellow card at 01:24:03 in the second half. The team committed a total of 19 fouls, nearly three times more than Newington FC's seven fouls, which hints at the home team's struggle in maintaining possession and getting hold of the game. This could have also resulted in disruptions of the home team's rhythm and allowed sporadic counter-attacks from Newington FC.

Along with Newington FC's disciplined game, whether in controlling the ball or creating opportunities, they also had fewer offside calls with only two to Portadown FC's three. This suggests better positional awareness of the Newington FC players, contributing to their dominant performance.

In conclusion, Newington FC's successful match outcome can largely be credited to their ability to capitalize on their opportunities, excellent defense, and a disciplined approach. On the other hand, Portadown FC may need to work on their set-piece execution and discipline in future matches while ensuring better ball possession as they failed to convert 14 corner kicks into even a single goal and committed notably more fouls. All these factors, when combined, created a considerable difference and were instrumental in the game's concluded scoreline.

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