In an all-important match of the UAE First Division on 17 September 2023, Dibba Al Fujairah, the away team, comfortably dominated Al Thaid, the home team, with an impressive 4-0 victory. If we delve deeper into the statistical factors, it becomes clearer how the game unfolded for both teams.

Dibba Al Fujairah showed absolute dominance right from the initial stages of the game with a goal at just over 16 minutes in, followed by another one at the 32nd minute, rattling Al Thaid's defence early. The scoring prowess continued even into the second half, sealing the outcome of the match with additional goals on the 68th and 93rd minutes respectively. This remarkable performance demonstrates Dibba Al Fujairah’s capability in continuous goal threats throughout both halves.

Interestingly, Dibba Al Fujairah received more yellow cards. Despite the accumulation of 5 yellow cards (two in the first half and three in the second half) compared to Al Thaid's 2 (one in each half), it did not hamper their game plan — suggesting a high-intensity, aggressive playstyle that paid off in terms of goals scored. Neither team was reduced to ten men, with no red cards shown throughout the match.

Analyzing further, from a probability perspective, the corner kicks didn't significantly contribute to the goals — Al Thaid had 4 corner kicks and Dibba Al Fujairah had 5. Although the away team had one extra opportunity, it appears it was their direct approach play that resulted in the goal haul rather than set pieces.

Offsides were not a considerable issue for Dibba Al Fujairah, managing to draw the home team's defence without ever being caught in an offside position. Al Thaid found themselves offside twice, pointing towards a more compressed and disciplined defensive line from Dibba Al Fujairah, in addition to their effective game upfront.

The lack of goals for Al Thaid reflects their lack of efficiency in converting opportunities, in contrast to Dibba Al Fujairah, whose clinical finish was key to their victory.

To sum up, despite their aggressive play leading to more yellow cards, Dibba Al Fujairah showed remarkable strategic depth, pressing high and taking advantage of direct play, subsequently disrupting Al Thaid's defenses frequently. This, combined with an efficient offensive and disciplined defence, was pivotal in the outcome of the match. On the other hand, the data suggests a need for Al Thaid to reevaluate their approach both defensively and in attacking scenarios.

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