In the match played on 14 January 2024 20:00 EEST, Cape Verde showcased an assertive performance against Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations, winning the game with 2-1. This outcome was a product of various on-field factors, primarily reflected in the goal data, the number of yellow cards, fouls committed, and the execution of corner kicks.

Cape Verde's goal-scoring efficiency was prominent in this match. Despite the early yellow card that Ghana received at 10:13, Cape Verde managed to overcome this potential advantage for Ghana by scoring the first goal in the first half at exactly 17:22. Ghana managed to equalize in the second half at 55:47, but Cape Verde responded just over 30 minutes later at 1:31:27. This indicates the efficient use of available opportunities by Cape Verde.

Even though the yellow card count was equal for both teams (Ghana received their yellow cards at 10:13 and 53:26, Cave Verde's occurred at 1:03:46, 1:13:52, and 1:33:09), there's a noteworthy factor to consider. Two of Cape Verde's cards happened after they had taken the lead, suggesting they made strategic fouls to prevent Ghana from seizing momentum and equalizing. This tactical discipline came at the cost of increased fouls towards the end of the game.

Furthermore, Cape Verde's domination was also clear in their execution of corner kicks, which was substantially more than Ghana's - 5 compared to Ghana’s 2. This suggests Cape Verde had more offensive opportunities, which can indicate a stronger positional and attacking game.

Meanwhile, both teams were reasonably disciplined with regard to offsides, though Cape Verde was slightly more aggressive, with 3 offsides compared to Ghana's 2. Additionally, Ghana committed 14 fouls compared to Cap Verde's 11, which might have disrupted Ghana's flow of play and ultimately affected their offensive performance.

In conclusion, Cape Verde's victory against Ghana was mainly influenced by their goal efficiency, strategic foul play, the aggressive execution of corner kicks that translated to more offensive opportunities, and overall discipline in the game. While the number of fouls and yellow cards were comparable, their strategic use by Cape Verde apparently paid off.

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