In an enthralling fixture of the Saudi Professional League, Al Khaleej Saihat showed an authoritative yet disciplined performance against Al Riyadh SC on 16th December 2023 to clinch the match 1-0.

The defining moment of the match arrived quite early with Al Khaleej Saihat scoring the only goal of the match within the first 24 minutes of the first half. The quick strike effectively shook Al Riyadh SC’s approach as they failed to mount a meaningful comeback, evidenced by the lack of both corner kicks and goals.

In terms of discipline though, both teams' players frequently ran afoul of the referee's rules, but to a varying extent. With Al Riyadh SC being booked thrice for yellow cards, twice in the second half no less, it is evident that their frustration increased as their situation became more desperate. This was in contrast to Al Khaleej Saihat's two infractions, suggesting a less aggressive but more effective approach to the game.

The fouls committed by both teams were balanced with Al Riyadh SC committing 4 fouls to Al Khaleej Saihat's 3 fouls. Likewise, each team found itself offside once during the match. However, the difference lay in the execution of the set pieces. Al Khaleej Saihat utilized 3 corner kicks, one of the few statistical advantages they held throughout the game, to keep their opponents under constant pressure. On the flip side, Al Riyadh SC failed to earn a single corner kick, suggesting a lack of attacking pressure that led to the absence of goal-scoring opportunities.

In summary, the match was hard-fought but Al Khaleej Saihat’s early goal accompanied by their disciplined and pressure-based gameplay led them to a victory against Al Riyadh SC.

Nevertheless, the key statistical takeaway from the match would be the difference in gameplay approach shown by both teams, illustrated by the yellow cards and corner kicks. Al Riyadh SC needs to reassess their strategy moving forward to avoid unnecessary cautions and to increase their attacking strides. Al Khaleej Saihat, on the other hand, would look to maintain their disciplined game while seeking to capitalize further on future set-piece opportunities in their subsequent matches.

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