A Premier League fixture played on December 16, 2023, at 14:00 EEST saw the Turan Tovuz IK play host to Zira FK. Dominance was maintained by the home side, Turan Tovuz IK, who showcased their superiority by edging out Zira FK with a 1-0 victory.

The only goal of the match was scored in the second half by Turan Tovuz IK at 01:15:02. This lone goal proved pivotal since it was the determinant of the match's outcome, shifting the game's dynamics entirely in favour of Turan Tovuz IK.

The match was quite equally balanced in terms of set pieces i.e., corner kicks. Both teams managed to secure 3 corner kicks each. However, the home team could take better advantage of these opportunities, using them to put pressure on their opponents and creating scoring chances that eventually led to the match's only goal.

The discipline of the players was another key factor influencing the match's outcome. There were a total of 5 yellow cards shown, 3 for the away team, and 2 for the home side. Notably, two of the yellow cards given to Zira FK were within a short succession (01:09:45 and 01:16:47). This perhaps impacted the away team's strategy as they had to approach the game more cautiously, impacting their offensive maneuvers negatively. The third yellow card was issued at 01:31:10, just seconds before the home team got their second yellow card at 01:31:19. This sequence of events added to the game's intensity and further disrupted the rhythm and fluency of Zira FK.

Both teams also committed offsides, with the home team being flagged twice and the away team once. These offsides, particularly for the home team, might have prevented more scoring opportunities and could have potentially changed the outcome if they were avoided.

In conclusion, Turan Tovuz IK managed to leverage their discipline, corner kick effectiveness and the ability to withstand the pressure in the second half to carve out a victory. On the other hand, Zira FK's inability to capitalize on their set pieces, the lack of discipline leading to multiple yellow cards, and inability to maintain their offside line cost them this match. These factors ultimately tipped the scales in favour of Turan Tovuz IK, which is reflected in the final 1-0 scoreline.

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