In the A-League match between Adelaide United and Macarthur FC on the 12th of April, 2024, Macarthur FC overcame Adelaide United 2-1 despite playing with one less man for a part of the match. A detailed analysis of the game based on the available statistical data reveals several key factors that decided the match’s outcome.

Adelaide United took an early lead in the first half at 21 minutes. Despite an impressive amount of 9 corner kicks against Macarthur FC's 10, United failed to capitalize on these opportunities. Adding to this, the fact that United, amidst scoring one goal, lacked in precipitating direct attacks on goal as evident from their single offside compared to Macarthur's equal offside count. This might indicate a passive attacking strategy which ended up costing them in the end.

Meanwhile, Macarthur FC demonstrated higher resilience being able to generate 2 goals in the second half under 5 minutes of each other, at the 84th and 87th minutes respectively. Especially significant given that this happened after a red card offense in the 75th minute that left them one player short. Yet, it seems this setback ignited a more assertive approach that saw them successfully convert their attacking plays into goals.

Interesting to note is the unusual low number of fouls in the match – only one from Macarthur FC and three by Adelaide United. This could be indicative of a game that was more focused on tactical play rather than physicality.

Disciplinary actions were, however, a major talking point in the match. While Adelaide United did not receive a single yellow or red card, Macarthur FC received 2 yellow cards and one critical red card, indicating a level of aggression that could have cost them dearly under different circumstances. However, Macarthur FC managed to adapt to the challenging situation and found a way to turn the game around in the second half with two critical goals.

In conclusion, despite a throughput of goals, fouls, and cards, the crucial attributes that had the most significant impact in this match were Macarthur FC's second-half resilience in scoring despite being one man down, and Adelaide United’s inability to further their advantage from the early lead and numerous corner kicks. This match offers a clear demonstration of how critical exploiting scoring opportunities is in football, regardless of the challenges faced during the game.

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