In the electrifying Armenian Cup match held on April 5th, 2023, FC Shirak faced off against FC Pyunik with a thrilling performance from both sides. The head-to-head game saw an overall of 10 goals being scored, six of which were in favor of the home team, FC Shirak and the remaining four going to FC Pyunik.

An early goal in the 17th minute of the first half set the pace for FC Shirak, putting them in front right from the get-go. However, FC Pyunik didn't let this faze them, striking back in the 82nd minute (22 minutes into the second half) to equalize the score. A penalty awarded to FC Shirak turned the tide, giving them a 2-1 lead. The intensity of the match registered itself in the form of multiple yellow cards given to each team, three for FC Shirak and three for FC Pyunik. A notable instance of this intensity was seen in the second half, where FC Pyunik received two yellow cards successively at the 76th then the 78th minute.

Statistically speaking, Pyunik's stronghold in the game can be emphasized by their 12 corner kicks compared to only 2 taken by Shirak. Despite this apparent dominance in possession suggested by the corner kick data, Pyunik failed to capitalize effectively on these chances. Although corner kicks do not guarantee goal-scoring opportunities, they often reflect a team's attacking performance and pressure on the opposition's goal. It would therefore seem that FC Shirak's defensive resilience came in handy, keeping the relentless attacks from Pyunik at bay.

Also, it's worth noting that none of the teams received a red card indicating that while aggressive, the game was played within fair parameters. FC Shirak demonstrated a disciplined game even within their territory as is evident from the lesser number of corner kicks conceded. Their scoring strategy was more efficient, with calculated precision that resulted in the goals despite not being constantly on the offensive.

To conclude, FC Shirak and FC Pyunik put on a commendable show of skill and strategy. While FC Shirak triumphed in terms of scores, FC Pyunik dominated the game in terms of corner kicks and pressure. The key highlights of the match certainly point towards an aggressive yet tactical play from both teams. However, FC Shirak's effective use of opportunities made the most significant impact on the outcome of the match, proving once again that the most shots do not necessarily guarantee the most goals.

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