In the NIFL Premiership match held on 13th January 2024, Cliftonville emerged victorious over Newry City AFC with a final score of 2-1. On an in-depth observation, it is clear that certain statistical factors significantly influenced the game.

To begin with, the home team’s early lead due to the goal scored just 1 minute 45 seconds into the match was the highlight of the first half. However, Newry City AFC failed to maintain this lead as Cliftonville equalized just 46 minutes 8 seconds into the second half and cemented their win with another goal scored 1 hour 36 minutes 31 seconds into the second half.

While both teams displayed a significant level of aggression, judged from the number of yellow cards received, this didn't translate into game dominance for Newry City AFC. They received 2 yellow cards, one in each half, whereas Cliftonville received one yellow card in the first half. Adding to their woes, the home team was short-handed due to a red card, directly impacting their defense and control over the game.

The core difference came from the corners. Cliftonville exploited these opportunities viciously with a total of 9 corner kicks, in stark contrast to Newry City AFC who only had a single corner kick. With more chances in the opposition box, Cliftonville boosted their opportunities for scoring.

Moreover, the discipline of Newry City AFC was admirable with no fouls committed throughout the game. On the other hand, Cliftonville committed 3 fouls which, in a more balanced match, could have swayed the fortunes.

In conclusion, the decisive factors in this match were the effective utilization of corner kicks by Cliftonville, the red card given to Newry City AFC which had a strong detriment to their defensive solidity, and the sheer display of endurance from Cliftonville to overcome an early setback and take a much-deserved victory. As for Newry City AFC, discipline was not the issue, but lack of attack potency and corner opportunities proved costly on the day.

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