The NIFL Premiership match between Coleraine FC and Linfield FC on 2nd September, concluded with Linfield showcasing their superior offensive capabilities by scoring 3 goals to 1. The first half saw both teams rack up a yellow card apiece, with the home team caution occurring just a minute before the away team's. However, it was the visitors, Linfield FC, who capitalised on their chances early on scoring in the 12th minute.

As the game progressed into the second half, Coleraine FC managed to equalize in the 52nd minute. However, their joy was short-lived as Linfield FC responded swiftly and clinically, taking control of the match by netting two goals in quick succession. These came in the 63rd and 71st minute, with their aggressive attack and high-press gameplay evidently paying off.

Interestingly, despite Coleraine FC having more corner kicks (4) than Linfield FC (3), they failed to capitalize on these set-piece opportunities. Linfield FC's converting a lower number of corner kicks indicates efficiency in set-pieces which might have been a game-changing factor.

Besides, the foul play also seemed to be on the higher side with Linfield FC picking up an additional yellow card in the second half, bringing the total count to 2 compared to Coleraine FC's 1. However, Linfield FC displayed disciplined defensive strategies as there were no red cards issued to both sides, reflecting solid control over their aggression levels on the pitch.

Overall, based on the match statistics, Linfield FC’s dominance lies in their tactical approach, allowing them to score on critical opportunities. Whereas, Coleraine FC struggled to leverage their corner kicks and failed to contain the robust attack presented by Linfield FC. The clinical finishing by Linfield FC proved to be the most significant factor in determining the outcome of the match.

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