The football match of Premier League held on 02 April 2024, saw Mamelodi Sundowns emerge as winners against Richards Bay with a scoreline of 1-0. The only goal of the match came from Mamelodi Sundowns in the second half at 01:34:56 which drove the team to victory.

In the span of the 90 minutes game, there were a total of 12 corner kicks with Mamelodi Sundowns performing 7 of them. This data indicates the home team's dominating position in the game, enabling them to create more scoring opportunities. The fact that they managed to score the solitary goal of the match corroborates this.

There was one yellow card shown each to both Mamelodi Sundowns and Richards Bay. The home team’s yellow card came later in the game at the 01:20:51 of the second half whereas the away team was shown the yellow card earlier in the first half at the 00:20:00 mark. Even though both teams ended up with a yellow card each, the later issuance of the yellow card to the home team allowed them to maintain their aggressive play for a more extended period, thus potentially contributing to their overall match dominance.

Interestingly, despite the dominance suggested by the number of corner kicks, the home team, Mamelodi Sundowns could score only a single goal. This could potentially be an indicator of either a strong defence by Richards Bay or a lack of clinical finishing on the part of the Sundowns' strikers.

On the other hand, Richards Bay despite being on the receiving end of the scoreline, showed resilience in their defence as indicated by the low scoring nature of the match. However, their inability to score even with 5 corner kicks indicates a lack of potency in their attack.

In conclusion, critical components that could have significantly influenced this match's outcome were the timing of the yellow cards, number of corner kicks, and the defensive capabilities of both teams. The consistent pressure by Mamelodi Sundowns through their 7 corner kicks and the ultimate goal in the second half could have tilted the game in their favour. Simultaneously, the early yellow card for Richards Bay might have tampered with their aggressive play, impacting their ability to create clear cut scoring opportunities. In any case, Richards Bay's defensive resilience kept the scoreline close, ensuring a highly engaging contest. This game was a fine example of a tactical battle waged through defence, discipline, and corner-kicks.

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