In a thrilling USL League One match on 21st May 2023, Charlotte Independence managed to snatch a victory against North Carolina FC with a 2-1 final scoreline. Based on statistical data, the dramatic game saw a shift between the halves, with North Carolina FC drawing first blood early in the second half, but soon finding themselves on the receiving end as Charlotte Independence turned the tables.

The decisive goal for Charlotte Independence came during the 81st minute (1:21:00), which saw them take the lead they managed to maintain till the end. Both teams managed to find the target once before this, North Carolina FC leading initially at the 47th minute (0:47:04), and Charlotte Independence equalizing on the 61st minute (1:01:16). However, the hosts' late strike ensured they walked away with the win.

We saw a high number of yellow cards upheld, with Charlotte Independence receiving the lion's share of 4, occurring at the 45th, 69th, 74th and 88th minute. North Carolina FC, on the other hand, contributed 3 yellow cards to the tally, earned at the 56th and 91st minute respectively. Such indicates an aggressive playstyle from both teams, as mirrored in the number of fouls committed- 11 by Charlotte Independence and slightly higher 13 by North Carolina FC.

Analyzing set-piece situations, North Carolina FC had the upper hand in terms of corner kicks. They earned 8 corners compared to a mere 2 by the home team. However, this numerical advantage did not translate into a winning result for the North Carolinians. This might imply solid defending on Charlotte's part during corner situations.

Considering the offside occurrences, Charlotte Independence was caught offside on two occasions, and North Carolina FC on one which indicates a high pressing game from both sides.

In conclusion, despite a higher foul count and yellow cards, fewer corners, and more offsides, Charlotte Independence's scoring efficiency made the crucial impact on this match. The ability to convert the few opportunities they had distinguished the home team and ultimately driven them to victory. For betting purposes, such metrics provide more explicit trends in how both these teams perform, helping in future predictions. Unpredictability in factors like goals & yellow cards, despite dominance in corners and better disciplinary records, make an exciting prospect for the betters.

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