In the Saudi Professional League clash held on March 9, 2024, the match between Al Fateh SC and Al Khaleej Saihat, saw Al Khaleej Saihat emerge as victors, beating the home team by a 2-1 margin.

Al Khaleej Saihat exhibited superior goal efficiency, scoring two goals from their five corner kicks, indicating an effective strategy in set-pieces. Their first goal was netted within the 47th minute of the first half while their second goal came in the 11th minute of the second half, placing them 2-0 ahead and thereby setting a tough pace for their opponents.

Meanwhile, Al Fateh SC managed only a single goal which came late into the second half, in the 21st minute. This goal, despite lifting the morale of the squad and the home crowd, was not enough to spark a comeback for them. It's worth noting, Al Fateh had taken 4 corner kicks in this match, one less than their opponents but were less successful in converting them into goals.

Both teams displayed discipline, with each side receiving only a single yellow card. One from Al Khaleej Saihat early in the first half (9th minute) and the other from Al Fateh SC early in the second half (57th minute). There were no red cards issued during the match, indicating a good level of fair play maintained by both sides.

In terms of offsides, Al Fateh SC recorded a higher count with three instances compared to Al Khaleej Saihat who kept their record clean with zero offsides. This implies Al Khaleej Saihat possibly demonstrated a more disciplined attacking formation without straying offside.

Looking at these statistics, strategic execution of set-piece opportunities and disciplined play were the defining factors of Al Khaleej Saihat's victory. Al Fateh SC, while showing promise, fell short primarily due to less effective utilization of their corner kicks and lax defensive which saw them caught offsides multiple times. Despite their late goal, they were unable to clinch a comeback.

While this victory boosts Al Khaleej Saihat's standings, Al Fateh SC will surely look to learn from this experience by tightening their defense and improving their set-piece strategies. They'll need to understand the importance of being clinical in front of the goal and staying disciplined in terms of maintaining their line to avoid offside calls, which could prove costlier in future matches.

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