This match report is about a Saudi Professional League match held between Al Hazm and Al Ettifaq Dammam, which took place on 18 August 2023. Al Ettifaq Dammam emerged victorious with a final score of 2-0, thanks to a well-oiled performance that saw them dominate key areas of the match.

Despite an equal number of corner kicks for both teams (3 each), Al Ettifaq Dammam proved to be more effective in capitalizing on their opportunities. They scored their first goal at the 17th minute of the first half and their dominance continued through the rest of the match, tucking in their second at the 51st minute of the second half. These precise and timely goals were significant key points as they dramatically shifted the match’s momentum in favor of Al Ettifaq Dammam.

Al Hazm, on the other hand, struggled to find their footing. Evidence of their struggle can be found in the far higher number of fouls from them (3 in total) compared to zero by Al Ettifaq Dammam. This could be indicative of Al Hazm's struggle to keep up with Al Ettifaq’s attacking strategies, thereby leading to an increase in their foul count. The concentration of yellow cards given to Al Hazm (3 in total) further corroborates this. In particular, the distribution of these cards-- one in the first half and two towards the end of the second half--, can suggest a growing frustration within the Al Hazm team as the match wore on.

In terms of offside, Al Ettifaq Dammam had two as compared to Al Hazm's one which subtly points to Al Ettifaq Dammam’s more aggressive offensive play despite being away from home.

In conclusion, Al Ettifaq Dammam’s victory can be attributed to their more disciplined and efficient play while Al Hazm's downfalls came from a lack of discipline evidenced by the number of fouls and yellow cards. This matchup was a compelling demonstration that effective and disciplined play can lead to a win, even when the teams are equally matched in other areas such as corner kicks. It provides valuable insights to football bettors and highlights the importance of key statistical factors.

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