From a first glance, the match played between NK Aluminij Kidricevo and NK Olimpija Ljubljana on August 19th, 2023 in the 1.SNL league can only be described as a rollercoaster, with a total of 9 goals scored between both teams, ending in a narrow 5-4 victory for NK Olimpija Ljubljana.

Let's deep dive into the specifics and data that led to this thrilling outcome.

Both teams exhibited a strong attacking game with a total of four goals scored in the first half, including two by each side. NK Aluminij Kidricevo opened the scoring only 3 minutes and 39 seconds into the game. However, NK Olimpija Ljubljana quickly responded with their goal at the 5-minute and 47-second mark. Kidricevo took the lead once again in the 23rd minute. In spite of numerous attempts, the score remained 2-1 till the end of the first half.

The second half saw even more drama and a whirlwind finish. Ljubljana managed to equalize just before the hour mark and pulled ahead in the 58th minute —their first lead of the match. The following 30 minutes bore witness to an engaging back-and-forth with three more goals, two from Kidricevo and one from Ljubljana, ending with a 4-4 draw till the 82nd minute. It was the decisive final strike from Ljubljana in the 86th minute that sealed their victory.

An essential area where NK Olimpija Ljubljana outperformed NK Aluminij Kidricevo was in their set-piece play. This superiority is reflected in the 9 corner kicks they were awarded, compared to just 2 for Kidricevo. This clearly had a role in Ljubljana's offensive prowess, providing them more opportunities to challenge Kidricevo's defense.

Interestingly, while Kidricevo were caught offside only once, Ljubljana maintained complete discipline in this regard with zero offsides — a small but potentially decisive factor in a game decided by a single goal.

In relation to discipline, Ljubljana did seem to be on the backfoot with four yellow cards compared to two for Kidricevo. However, these infringements did not transform into sending offs, ensuring they kept their full complement of players on the pitch, which may have had a significant impact on the outcome.

In conclusion, this was an exciting match filled with end-to-end action. Despite their loss, NK Aluminij Kidricevo displayed a strong offensive front. Meanwhile, NK Olimpija Ljubljana's strength in set-pieces and discipline regarding offsides were instrumental in their victory. Both teams' performance was strong, but it was the precise finishing and strategic play that ultimately saw Ljubljana clinch this high-scoring match.

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