In the A-League match between Melbourne City FC and Western United FC, Melbourne City emerged victorious with a decisive 2-0 win. The home team's goals, scored in the 32nd minute of the first half and the 58th minute of the second half, showcased their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. The goals were the direct output of their efficient offensive play, despite having fewer set-piece opportunities with only two corner kicks compared to Western United's seven. Western United struggled to convert their numerous corner kicks into goals, demonstrating a lack of effectiveness in set-piece situations.

Melbourne City FC displayed superior teamwork, as evidenced by controlling the game's tempo and maintaining composure amidst aggressive play, leading to multiple yellow cards. They committed 12 fouls, double that of Western United, indicating a more aggressive defensive maneuvering that successfully disrupted the opponent’s attacking flow. Despite the physical nature of the game, resulting in four yellow cards for Melbourne City, their disciplined play prevented escalation to any red cards.

Western United FC was unable to break through Melbourne City's defense, partially due to being caught offside on two occasions, which stifled their forward momentum. Melbourne City effectively managed the game by maintaining defensive solidity, ensuring Western United’s seven corner kicks and lower foul count of six did not translate into dangerous attempts on goal. The yellow card shown to each team within seconds of each other in the first half further indicates a tightly contested start, where both sides were unwilling to concede ground, impacting the flow of the game significantly in terms of disciplinary actions.

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