On May 27, 2023, in the Central League competition, Waterside Karori hosted Whanganui Athletic in a nail-biting fixture that ended 3-1 in favor of the home side.
A detailed look at the statistics underscore the tactical proficiency and dominance of Waterside Karori. They got off to a bright start, scoring two goals in the first half in the 40th and 44th minutes respectively, an admirable feat considering they had been shown two Yellow cards in the first half at 14th and 34th minute. Composure and well-organized defense allowed them to stifle Whanganui Athletic, maintaining a clean sheet within the first 45 minutes.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Waterside Karori showed an impressive seamless transition from defense to attack, capitalizing efficiently from their goal-scoring opportunities. The two Yellow cards issued in the first half did nothing to disrupt their performance.
Whanganui Athletic, on the other hand, did manage to pull one back during the 66th minute of the second half, after they were shown a Yellow card at the 61st minute. However, their elation was short-lived as Waterside Karori fired back 25 minutes later with their third and final goal of the match, sealing the victory.
From a statistical point of view, the match was somewhat balanced with both teams earning seven corner kicks apiece. But it is crucial to note that Waterside Karori's advantage over Whanganui Athletic was their ability to capitalize on their goal-scoring opportunities. Out of all the set-pieces won, Waterside Karori proved to be more successful in converting them into goal-scoring opportunities.
In terms of discipline, although Waterside Karori picked up more yellow cards, it seems to have had minimal impact on their overall performance. They managed to hold their ground and disrupt Whanganui Athletic's tactics successfully. Whanganui Athletic, on the other hand, seemed to struggle in creating chances and converting them into goals.
In conclusion, the match between Waterside Karori and Whanganui Athletic was a testament to Waterside Karori's defensive stability, goal scoring proficiency, and their ability to maintain dominance during the game, despite being reduced by two yellow cards. On the other hand, Whanganui Athletic's inability to efficiently convert their set-pieces into goals turned out to be one of the significant factors impacting their loss.
| Win | 2-1 | Waterside Karori vs Wellington Phoenix NZ | |
| Win | 4-1 | Waterside Karori vs Stop Out SC | |
| Win | 2-3 | Western Suburbs FC Porirua vs Waterside Karori | |
| Lose | 4-1 | Wellington Olympic AFC vs Waterside Karori | |
| Lose | 1-5 | Waterside Karori vs Napier City Rovers |
| Lose | 1-6 | Whanganui Athletic vs Waterside Karori | |
| Lose | 5-1 | Miramar Rangers AFC vs Whanganui Athletic | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Whanganui Athletic vs Western Suburbs FC Porirua | |
| Draw | 1-1 | Napier City Rovers vs Whanganui Athletic | |
| Lose | 1-3 | Whanganui Athletic vs Stop Out SC |
| Away game | Waterside Karori | 6 | 1 | Whanganui Athletic | Home game | Central League | |
| Home game | Waterside Karori | 3 | 1 | Whanganui Athletic | Away game | Central League |
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