In the Stars League Cup match held on 14 October 2023, Al Gharafa SC faced a tough defeat with a scoreline of 0-2 by Al Duhail SC. The performance of both the teams reflected their strategies, strengths, and weaknesses that are noteworthy for the bettors.

Al Duhail SC confirmed their dominance over Al Gharafa SC by scoring two goals in the second half at the 64th and 100th minute respectively. Despite receiving as many yellow cards as the home team, Al Duhail was able to maintain composure and secure the win.

One of the most striking aspects of this match was the number of corner kicks which gives a peek into a team’s offense during a match. Al Duhail SC was awarded 6 corner kicks, doubling the number of corner kicks (3) that Al Gharafa SC managed to secure. This suggests that Al Duhail SC consistently kept pressure on the opposition's defense leading to more scoring opportunities. It is interesting to note here that uneven corner kicks didn’t lead to a proportionate goal difference, indicating Al Gharafa’s solid defense against set-pieces.

The game saw a fair share of infringements, with three yellow cards shown to each team. The first half saw Al Duhail SC being shown two yellow cards before Al Gharafa SC received their first. This possibly reflect Al Duhail SC's aggressive game plan to keep their opponents under check early on. By contrast, Al Gharafa SC's discipline issues seemed to escalate in the second half, with two yellows shown to them compared to one for Al Duhail SC.

Another factor, albeit not a determining one in this game, was the number of offsides - both teams were caught offside twice. Although it did not considerably affect the game, it showcases the aggressive offensive tactics employed by both teams, in an attempt to break through the defense.

Substitutions and goalkeeper saves data was not provided for this match.

In conclusion, Al Duhail SC was effectively able to dominate the home team by maintaining a relentless attack resulting in more corner kicks, and manage their on-field discipline better especially in the second half. The numerous corner kicks and yellow cards shown to both teams are parameters that bettors should consider for future matches concerning these teams.

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