In the Federation Cup match on 09 May 2023, Mohammedan SC Dhaka managed to clinch a narrow victory over FC Bashundhara Kings with a scoreline of 2-1. Despite an evenly contested first half of 1-1 at the halftime whistle, Dhaka managed to insert their dominance with a decisive second-half goal, giving them the edge in this thrilling fixture.

The first goal of the match was scored by Mohammedan SC Dhaka just under three minutes into the match. This early lead provided Dhaka with a strong start, however, the Kings clawed their way back into the match by scoring an equalizer on the 43rd minute mark. The second half saw a single resonating goal from Dhaka at the 55th minute, which turned out to be the final twist in the tale.

The goal pattern reflects the ebb and flow of the match, with Dhaka starting out strong but Kings fighting back, only for Dhaka to regain their lead in the second half. However, beyond just goal counts, looking at other match statistics provides a richer understanding of the teams' performances.

FC Bashundhara Kings dominated the possession game, as evidenced by their 9 corner kicks against Dhaka's single one. This shows that Kings were more offensively minded and had more control of the ball in their opponent's half. However, despite their offensive pressure, Kings couldn't capitalize on their chances and only scored one goal. Dhaka, on the other hand, scored two goals and showed a high level of efficiency in front of the goal, even though they had lesser corner kicks.

The number of fouls committed can often be an indicator of a team's defensive discipline, and in this regard, Kings showed some lapses. They committed 14 fouls, nearly triple the 5 fouls attributed to Dhaka. The deviation in foul counts suggests that Dhaka demonstrated better discipline and restraint, which could have played a key part in their victory.

Moreover, Bashundhara Kings were shown two yellow cards in quick succession in the 83rd and 85th minute of the match. These bookings might have impacted the Kings' mentality and game plan in the decisive stages of the match, potentially disrupting their rhythm. In comparison, Mohammedan SC Dhaka had only one yellow card towards the very end of the match, indicating a more disciplined approach.

Despite a single offside call against the Kings and none against Dhaka, it's not significant enough to have a meaningful impact on the outcome.

In conclusion, while FC Bashundhara Kings were arguably more incisive in their attacks considering corner kicks, they were held back by lack of efficiency in converting chances into goals, combined with disciplinary issues that resulted in multiple fouls and yellow cards. Alternatively, the clinical efficiency in front of goal exhibited by Mohammedan SC Dhaka, despite having less of the ball, and their better disciplinary record was key to their 2-1 victory in this encounter.

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