In what was a closely contested encounter, The New Saints FC edged Haverfordwest County 1-0 on December 23 to clinch a victory in the Cymru Premier competition. The game was a thrilling affair that was largely dominated by a robust defensive display by both sides with the deciding factor being the single goal by The New Saints FC.

The New Saints FC attacking potency was apparent given their edge on the number of corner kicks, 4 compared to Haverfordwest County’s 2. This higher number of corners indicates a higher offensive pressure from The New Saints FC that allowed them to penetrate Haverfordwest's defensive line more frequently, thus creating more key scoring opportunities that ultimately led to the sole goal of the match in the second half at 01:18:42.

Disciplinary actions demonstrated another significant dynamic in this match. The away team, The New Saints FC, found themselves flagged for a total of 4 yellow cards, a higher number than the home side's single yellow. These fouls disrupted the match's flow and may have allowed Haverfordwest County to regain their footing in various instances, stifling The New Saints FC's momentum, despite the victory.

Offsides were another key point in the match with The New Saints FC tallied two against Haverfordwest County’s one - indicating their persistent confidence and aggression in their attacking ambitions, which allowed them the only goal win.

Although Haverfordwest County made a strong effort, the statistical data shows that they were often on the back foot, given the lower number of corners and offsides and a higher number of a yellow card. The one goal by The New Saints FC was enough to tip the scale in their favor and the away team used their more frequent offensive opportunities to their advantage to clinch the win.

In summary, despite the narrow scoreline, The New Saints FC's victory was a result of a greater offensive inclination and effort, reflected in the larger number of corner kicks and offsides, despite their more frequent disciplinary actions.

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