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In the fierce match-up of the 1.SNL on 11th March 2023, we saw NK Maribor hosting MND Tabor Sezana in an exciting game that ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite this being a home fixture for NK Maribor, they were unable to turn home advantage into all three points, and Tabor Sezana were able to secure a vital point away from home.

The hallmark of the match was an emboldened and compressed defensive line by both the teams leading to relatively low goal scoring. The deadlock was broken by MND Tabor Sezana in the second half, precisely at 00:58:51, taking the away team ahead. However, this lead was short-lived as NK Maribor bounced back quickly, leveling the score at 1-1 at 01:05:47 in the second half.

Interestingly, despite both teams scoring only a single goal each, the game was not devoid of opportunities. This is evident from the number of corner kicks that were awarded during the match, particularly to NK Maribor. They had a whopping 11 corner kicks compared to Tabor's 3. This not only illustrated Maribor's attacking intentions but also the steely defense of Tabor who consistently cleared their lines and prevented any goals from these set-piece opportunities.

Another critical feature of the match was NK Maribor's discipline or lack thereof. The home team picked up two yellow cards within a span of 20 minutes in the second half, risking their existing position, especially after having just equalized. On the contrary, discipline seemed to be at the forefront of Tabor Sezana's tactics as they did not pick up any yellow cards during the entire match.

Regarding offside decisions, NK Maribor's discipline was on point with no offside calls against them throughout the entirety of the match. On the other hand, Tabor Sezana got caught offside once, showing some minor positional and timing faults in their attacking line.

To summarize, the 1-1 scoreline mirrors the close competition between the teams. Whereas the home team NK Maribor showcased a more attacking strategy, mirrored by their 11 corner kicks, MND Tabor Sezana exhibited a disciplined performance by managing to keep their players out of the referee's book and coping well with Maribor's offensive onslaught. Despite the tactical differences, neither of the teams managed to get the upper hand, leading to an evenly fought draw.

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