On 29th December 2023, a nail-biting encounter in the Saudi Professional League between Al Ahli Jeddah and Al Khaleej Saihat witnessed Al Ahli securing a narrow 1-0 victory. The low scoring contest was marked by determined defensive strategies and an evenly distributed foul count from both sides, each recording 8 fouls.

Statistically, Al Ahli seemed more dominant on the offensive end, which was exemplified by the 8 corner kicks made, quadrupling Al Khaleej’s tally of 2. The home side's sole goal, scored in the 78th minute of the second half, was pivotal in determining the game's outcome. The timing of the goal perhaps impacted the gameplay, as Al Khaleej Saihat might have found little time to muster a comeback following Al Ahli’s breakthrough.

Disciplinary measures looked skewed against the away team. Al Khaleej Saihat accumulated a total of 4 yellow cards, double the home team's tally, and prominently in the latter half of the game. Three of these cards were issued in a span of just over 40 minutes, with the last two remarkably recorded in less than a minute during the second half's concluding phase. The flurry of carding incidents might point to a growing sense of urgency and frustration within the Al Khaleej side as the game edged closer to the finish. Al Ahli, on the other hand, seemed more composed, with its second yellow card given just minutes before the end of the game.

There were no red cards issued during the match, which indicates that despite the high carding count, the discipline of the players was somewhat controlled, and no excessive fouls that would earn a player a dismissal were committed.

In conclusion, Al Ahli Jeddah's sharp execution at key moments - the goal scored, the advantage in corner kicks, and a comparative discipline in maintaining the foul count and card incidents, led to their victory. Al Khaleej Saihat, while matching the home team's foul count, could not demonstrate a comparable efficiency, particularly in offense, with a strikingly lower corner count, and a lack of goals, which ultimately tipped the match in Al Ahli Jeddah's favor.

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