In a tightly contested encounter between Central Coast Mariners Academy and SD Raiders FC, the away team managed to clinch a narrow 1-0 victory. The decisive moment came in the 43rd minute of the first half when SD Raiders FC capitalized on a breakthrough, scoring the solitary goal of the match. Despite conceding multiple bookings, with three yellow cards, the Raiders maintained composure to feature a disciplined defensive display that held the Mariners at bay.

The Mariners showed resilience in their gameplay but struggled to convert possession into tangible threats, as evidenced by their lower corner kick count of three compared to the Raiders' six. While their discipline limited them to only one yellow card, the lack of offensive momentum, marked by no offsides and scant dissemination of goal-scoring opportunities, undermined their chances of equalizing or overturning the deficit.

SD Raiders FC, despite the aggressiveness shown in winning duels that led to six fouls and ultimately a red card, managed to exhibit effective teamwork in managing the game. Their ability to control critical phases, particularly in the defensive third showcased by containing Mariners' aggressive advances without crossing disciplinary lines, was pivotal. The Raiders' tactical discipline, reflected in only one offside against them, allowed them to sustain their attacking threat, making them the more potent and effective team offensively.

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