In this tightly contested Campeonato Baiano 1.Division encounter on 18th January 2024, the AD Jequie came away with a slender 1-0 victory against the EC Bahia, much against the flow of the game as stats suggest. An early goal within a mere ten minutes into the first half was all it took for AD Jequie to secure the winner. The early ecstasy suffered later struggles but could eventually snatch the victory away.

This match seems to heavily lean in favor of EC Bahia statistically. The home team had a whopping 10 corner kicks during the match compared to only 2 from AD Jequie. What this insinuates is, EC Bahia's ability to maintain pressure in the attacking third was significantly superior to that of AD Jequie. The number of offsides committed by each team also suggests the attacking intent of the team. The home team and away team were seen offside on 3 and 0 occasions, respectively. This implies that EC Bahia took more chances to find the net with longer through balls, hence caught in the offside trap more often.

However, and importantly, numerical superiority did not translate into a productive achievable end for EC Bahia. Despite their advances, and the pressure applied for larger parts of the game, they failed to convert opportunities into goals.

Where the match arguably swung its momentum was considering the disciplinary front. AD Jequie severely lacked discipline, attaining a significant six yellow cards and rounded off to a red card, compared to just a single yellow card for the home team EC Bahia. The dismissals, particularly late in the match, could have significantly hindered AD Jequie's performance and tactics, forcing them into a defensive shell and hindering their ability to counter-attack successfully. However, the home team EC Bahia could not exploit this numerical advantage and the defensive approach adopted by the opposition.

This match, albeit in favor of EC Bahia from a statistical viewpoint, stands as a stark reminder that mere possession and attacking intent, without efficient finishing and conversion, can end in disappointment. Meanwhile, AD Jequie, despite their disciplinary concerns, had the last laugh due to their sturdy defensive play and the ability to preserve an early lead against all odds.

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