In a tight and strategically intriguing match in the Armenian Premier League at Urartu Stadium, home side FC Urartu managed to secure a 2-1 victory over FC Ararat Yerevan. The match-up provided its fair share of excitement for both sets of fans with an early strike from Urartu's Yaya Sanogo, a quick response by Ararat's Bertrand Junior Mani, before Artem Maksimenko sealed the fate of the match late in the second half.

Going into specifics, FC Urartu's offensive performances were both timely and purposeful. The successful collaboration between Sanogo and Zhirayr Margaryan grabbed the attention, leading to Urartu's promising opener at only 09:18 in. This early momentum was underscored by Sanogo's 1st half assist, which culminated in a goal, testifying to a promising partnership for further matches.

FC Ararat Yerevan, although facing defeat in this particular encounter, showed redemption through their equalizer in the first half courtesy of Bertrand Junior Mani. However, their offense was not as statistically impactful as their opponents, managing to make zero offsides and being limited to just two corner kicks; half as many as their Urartu counterparts.

Breaking down discipline statistics, both teams showed good restraint with the foul counts relatively low, given the intensity of the match. FC Urartu conceded 10 fouls, while FC Ararat Yerevan kept theirs to a minimum with only four fouls recorded. Each team had a single yellow card, but no team faced further disciplinary problems, with no red cards being handed by the referee.

The crucial factor, perhaps, deciding this match came late in the second half when Artem Maksimenko received a prime assist from Sanogo, leading to a 2-1 advantage for FC Urartu. This late strike, coupled with FC Ararat Yerevan’s inability to create chances from corners - with only two compared to Urartu's four, and their less offensive approach emphasized by their zero offside record illustrated a more reactive approach in the latter stages of the match.

Conclusively, while this match provided a display of tactical discipline and restraint from both teams, FC Urartu's more offensive approach, coupled with an evident synergy between its key players Sanogo and Margaryan, determined the final outcome. FC Ararat Yerevan, though defiant in the first half, lacked the attacking impetus in the later stages, leading to their downfall. This game served as a testament to the importance of maintaining an attacking mindset throughout the course of a match and having players that click on the field of play.

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