In their home ground confrontation against Carrick Rangers during the NIFL Premiership, Portadown FC reaffirmed their tactical superiority with a 3-1 win. Based on the statistics analyzed, the victory was a combination of their impressive offensive strategies and an impressive systematic approach that presented itself in the match's key moments.

Portadown FC demonstrated an impressive pace with their goal scoring, scoring their first two goals during the first half of the game at the 00:13:29 and 00:31:09 marks respectively. This strong start could be attributed to their swift offensive play and early domination of the field. Carrick Rangers, on the other hand, didn't get on the scoreboard until 58:26 into the second half, marking a lack of offensive potency during the initial stages of the match.

While Carrick Rangers did not record any significant fouls (represented by yellow cards) until 01:32:36 into the second half, Portadown FC racked up a total of 4 yellow cards, all being called out in the latter half of the game. Despite this seemingly high number, it does not seem to have significantly influenced the game as Portadown FC continued to maintain their lead throughout the match.

A significant aspect of this match lies in the execution of both teams' set-pieces. Portadown FC recorded three corner kicks, which implies that they had more opportunities to threaten from set-piece scenarios. In contrast, Carrick Rangers only recorded one corner kick throughout the match. This hints at a stronger attacking presence from Portadown and a more active defense from Carrick Rangers, but Carrick was ultimately unable to convert their defense into a more balanced ball possession and consequently, more scoring opportunities.

More offside calls were noted against Portadown FC (5) as opposed to Carrick Rangers (3), possibly indicating more aggressive and risky forward strategies by Portadown. Despite this, the home team's forward plays paid off with three successful goals, once again underlining an overall exemplary offensive performance.

In conclusion, Portadown FC leveraged their strong offensive prowess, set-piece opportunities, and firm, if a bit aggressive, defense to secure their victory. Meanwhile, Carrick Rangers seemed to struggle with their attacking formation, leading to fewer scoring opportunities and a resultant single goal. Despite committing more fouls and experiencing more offsides, Portadown FC was able to maximize their opportunities while minimizing the effects of their undisciplined play to come out on top.

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