This AFC Asian Cup encounter saw Jordan edge out Iraq in a pulsating 3-2 win. Despite Iraq demonstrating a superior utilization of set-pieces, amassing 8 corner kicks against Jordan's 7, they were unable to yield as many goals from these opportunities, thus diluting the potential offensive impact of their higher frequency of corners.

The foul count was relatively low on both sides, with Iraq committing one more foul than Jordan (4 and 3 respectively). This suggests that it was a fairly tactical game that was more often than not erring on the side of fair play. The relatively low offside count for both teams (two for Jordan and one for Iraq) further supports this, indicating a keen attention to detail from both sides in finding the right balance between aggression and timing in their attacking maneuvers.

Interestingly, while Jordan saw three yellow cards compared to Iraq's mere one, it was Iraq that received the day's solitary red card. This would have likely had a significant effect on the game's outcome. Playing with a player down is a severe disadvantage that can force a team to adopt a more defensive strategy in order to compensate for the loss of manpower, and is likely to have been a major contributing factor to Iraq's defeat.

Further analysis of Jordan's goals reveals a potent oppugnancy, especially in critical moments of the game. Two of their three goals came in the dying moments of the second half, flipping the scoreline from a losing 2-1 to a winning 3-2 in less than three minutes. This points to Jordan’s tenacity and resolve in high-pressure scenarios, leading them to prevail at crucial junctures of the match.

Notably, Iraq managed to score twice in quick succession in the second half, hinting at a strong attacking display. However, Jordan's prompt replies -- especially towards the end of the match -- magnified Iraq’s defensive vulnerabilities during key sequences of play.

In conclusion, while it was a game characterized by a respectable level of fair play and disciplined attacking, the match was most likely swung by two key factors -- Iraq's crucial red card and Jordan’s demonstration of resilience as well as prowess in exploiting their opponent’s defensive lapses in significant moments of the game.

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