In an exciting round of Campeonato Brasiliense Serie A, Sociedade Esportiva Santa Maria (SESM) overcame Samambaia FC with a narrow 2-1 victory, on January 14, 2024, a game that was remarkably competitive and full of tension.

Statistically speaking, SESM proved the potency of their attack. They netted twice, with the first goal striking early in the game during the first half at 47 minutes, 33 seconds. The second goal was cleverly placed during the second half, at the 53 minutes, 46-second mark, demonstrating their offensive ability during crunch time. The lone goal from Samambaia FC came in the second half at 47 minutes, 59 seconds, briefly equalising the game but unfortunately, it was their only major contribution to the scoreboard.

The match wasn't without disciplinary events. SESM accumulated a total of 4 yellow cards, three of which remarkably occurred almost consecutively in the first half, demonstrating an intense period for the home team. Samambaia FC wasn't without fault either, picking up 3 yellow cards during the course of the game - though managed to keep it down to 1 in the first half.

In terms of set-pieces, Samambaia FC, with 9 corner kicks compared to SESM's 6, maintained a clear upper hand. The higher number suggests that they had control of the narrative in terms of creating scoring opportunities. However, the fact that they couldn't convert these set-pieces into goals underscores the efficiency of SESM's defence.

Remarkably, there were relatively few offside calls during the match, a testament to the disciplined play of both teams. Samambaia FC was caught offside once, while SESM avoided offside entirely throughout the game.

Fouls were another interesting area, as SESM committed double the fouls (6) compared to Samambaia FC (3), which may suggest a more aggressive and physical style of play from the home team.

Despite the higher quantity of corner kicks and lower number of fouls by Samambaia FC, SESM managed to outmanoeuvre their opponents. The home team showed a notably tactical approach, using disciplined defending and accurate attacking to secure their victory. Their ability to capitalize on their goal-scoring opportunities was, ultimately, the most significant factor in the match outcome.

In all, this game was heavily tipped in SESM's favour due to their clinical execution and resilience, despite the rash of yellow cards. Samambaia FC, while displaying robust ball play and possession, couldn't convert their corner kick advantages, showing their inability to penetrate SESM's defense consistently. A match worth remembering for SESM's masterclass in precision and strategy, and an important note for Samambaia FC's need to sharpen their strike rate.

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