The Scottish Championship match between FC Dundee and Arbroath FC, held on January 2, 2023, revealed well-built coordination and tactics from Arbroath FC which lead them to win the match with a final score of 4-2.

Arbroath FC demonstrated dominative performance from the earliest stage by opening the scoring at 9 and 13 minutes respectively. Interestingly, FC Dundee, despite getting two yellow cards in the first half at 25th and 37th minutes, managed to score their first goal at the 40th minute, cutting the deficit to only one by the end of the first half. However, the spirit of FC Dundee did not seem to last long following an early equalizer at the 55th minute of the second half, as Arbroath FC immediately regained their lead only a minute later and added another goal at the 76th minute securing their victory.

A careful examination of the stats indicates that both teams remarkably almost had equal chances at the goal deriving from corner kicks as FC Dundee attempted six while Arbroath FC took seven. Yet, Arbroath FC was more effective at using their opportunities, proving their superior strategic gameplay.

Equally important is the impact of offsides in this match. FC Dundee was caught offside five times, nearly five times more than Arbroath FC, which was flagged only once. This suggests that FC Dundee's offensive strategy lacked discipline, providing extra possessions to the away side and possibly losing crucial scoring opportunities.

Furthermore, the cancellation of an FC Dundee player due to a red card also played a significant role in the eventual loss. Being a man down in a football match often leads to the team being stretched thin, and this was no exception as it further weakened their defense, allowing Arbroath FC to capitalize and score their final goal of the match.

In terms of discipline, both teams received the same number of yellow cards, highlighting a similarly contentious nature for both sides. However, the fact that FC Dundee managed to accumulate an additional red card suggests that they struggled more in maintaining their composure throughout the match.

In conclusion, Arbroath FC demonstrated clinical finishing and solid defensive structure, which together with the lack of offensive discipline from FC Dundee, determined the match outcome. The discipline issue culminating with the red card was the final nail in the coffin for FC Dundee, sealing their defeat in this match.

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