In the NIFL Premiership match held on 16th April 2024, at 18:45 EEST, Ballymena United triumphed over Glenavon FC with a 1-0 victory. Ryan Mayse scored his first and the match-winning goal early in the first half at just over seven minutes and fifty-seven seconds, placing Ballymena United in an early lead.

A key factor that contributed to this victory was the home team's efficient handling of the ball, managing to score despite having fewer corners (4) compared to Glenavon FC (7). This statistic suggests a more strategic approach by Ballymena United who took advantage of the lesser opportunities they had with corner kicks.

On the disciplinary front, Ballymena United had some momentary scares with one player receiving a red card, placing the team advantage on Glenavon FC with one less player on the field for Ballymena United. However, Glenavon FC failed to capitalize on this advantage. The clean record of yellow cards for both teams indicate a fairly disciplined game.

For fouls committed, Ballymena had a lower count (2) than Glenavon FC (5) which indicates a slightly cleaner game from the home team. The higher foul count for Glenavon FC can suggest their struggle in maintaining possession and disrupting Ballymena's fluid play.

In conclusion, Ballymena United’s triumph can largely be attributed to their early goal and their ability to strategically leverage lesser opportunities, despite being a player short due to the red card. On the other hand, Glenavon FC, despite having more opportunities with corner kicks and player advantage, were unable to capitalize on them. The discipline and effective strategy applied by Ballymena United paid off, steering them towards a well-earned victory. Punters will certainly consider these factors for their future bets.

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