In a captivating match on the 04th of May 2024, NK Maribor hosted NK Celje at the 1.SNL league. With a remarkable final scoreline of 3-1, NK Maribor secured a credible victory over their rivals, NK Celje, with data seen to decidedly favour the home side.

Goals were the primary data point impacting the final outcome of this game. NK Maribor opened the game exceptionally with two goals in the first half at 12 minutes 37 seconds and later, at 27 minutes 51 seconds, thereby positioned themselves powerfully heading into the second half. Even though they relaxed their steam to score a single goal in the second half, they managed to score their third goal at 1 hour 25 minutes and 15 seconds, enough to keep their rivals at bay. NK Celje failed to respond effectively, with their solitary goal scored late in the second half at 1 hour 27 minutes and 50 seconds mark.

Discipline was another decisive factor in the match outcome. NK Celje's discipline was a telling factor—with three yellow cards awarded in the second half at 59 minutes 10 seconds (the earliest), 1 hour 1 minute 58 seconds, and their third at 1 hour 11 minutes 35 seconds respectively. Conversely, Maribor showcased controlled aggression, successfully avoiding any cautions through the match.

As for fouls, NK Celje had to endure the referee's whistle more than NK Maribor, committing 11 fouls compared to Maribor's 7. This lack of discipline affected their overall performance, keeping them on the back foot for most of the match.

Despite having one more corner kick than NK Maribor (6 against 5), NK Celje failed to convert these opportunities into goals, a crucial factor that affected their goal tally.

Meanwhile, NK Maribor was pegged back three times for offsides, while NK Celje cleverly avoided the linesmen's flags, a small victory on a less fortunate day.

In conclusion, while Maribor rode on their focused start and solid discipline, Celje struggled with a lack of discipline and poor conversion rates from corners. This match served as a good reminder of the influence of effective goal-scoring and disciplined performance on match outcomes. NK Maribor's victory equally emphasized the importance of starting off strong and maintaining a strategic and measured approach throughout the game.

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