In the NIFL Championship 1 encounter between Ards FC and Dundela FC, the match outcome, with a 3-1 victory for Dundela, hinged on their clinical finishing and early dominance. Dundela FC opened the scoring just 30 minutes into the first half, effectively setting the tone for the match. Their swift follow-up goal at the 44th minute further compounded Ards FC's challenges, showcasing Dundela’s ability to capitalize on key moments, which played a critical role in their control over the proceedings.

Ards FC, despite their higher count of corner kicks—nine to Dundela's three—struggled to convert these set-piece opportunities into goals. This inefficiency in capitalizing on offensive positions was a distinct contrast to Dundela’s performance, which, despite fewer corners, displayed superior finishing ability. The lone goal from Ards early in the second half momentarily injected hope, but Dundela swiftly quashed this resurgence with another immediate goal, demonstrating their decisive counter-attacking strategies.

Both teams maintained discipline, as indicated by the absence of yellow and red cards, allowing the match to flow freely without interruptions from fouls or cards. Nonetheless, Dundela’s tactical efficiency, evident in their quick response to Ards' goal, underscored their superior game management skills and ability to maintain pressure. The equal number of offsides—two each—highlights that both teams were pushing aggressively, yet it was Dundela’s opportunistic finishing and precise execution of key plays that effectively clinched the match.

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