North Carolina FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Hartford Athletic, with the decisive goal occurring in the second half. The match was characterized by its physicality and tactical discipline from both teams. Hartford Athletic's performance was hampered by their inability to create offensive opportunities, recorded in their single corner kick compared to North Carolina's five. This disparity in set-piece opportunities highlighted a lack of offensive pressure from the home team, which North Carolina capitalized on.

The defensive approach by Hartford was undermined by their disciplinary lapses. Receiving three yellow cards and a consequential red card, Hartford found themselves on the back foot, particularly after the sending-off. With a player disadvantage, they struggled to maintain defensive solidity, exacerbated by the fact that North Carolina did not have any red cards and managed to keep their discipline despite conceding four yellow cards.

North Carolina FC’s ability to maintain control and composure was pivotal, particularly as they faced minimal pressure from Hartford’s attacking play. The away team's disciplined structure allowed them to exploit Hartford's reduced manpower, steadily shifting the match's momentum in their favor. Hartford's 10 fouls, compared to North Carolina's two, further indicated a lack of composure and control, which ultimately allowed North Carolina to carve out the game's solitary goal and secure the victory.

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