In an intense match in the Campeonato Carioca A between Nova Iguacu FC and Sampaio Correa RJ, the statistics show a fascinating insight into the teams' performance.

Despite the end scoreline of 2-1 in favour of Nova Iguacu FC, the data suggests that the game was a tightly contested one. The outcome could be attributed to Nova Iguacu's securesome performance in the second half where they netted two essential goals, all within just over four minutes of each other.

When it comes to disciplinary action, Nova Iguacu FC had a significant count of yellow cards, with a total of 5 against Sampaio Correa's 3. All of Nova's yellow cards were doled out in the second half which exhibits an increase of aggressive tactics as they sought to secure their lead. It's also worth noting that three out of five yellow cards were awarded in the last 20 minutes of the game, suggesting a perhaps desperate or overly aggressive end-defence, but this didn't result in any direct scoring opportunity for Sampaio Correa.

Corner kicks tell a surprisingly different story. While Nova Iguacu scored from their only corner kick, Sampaio Correa failed to capitalize on their enormous count of twelve corner kicks. These numbers tell us that Sampaio might have dominated in the offensive zone but were ineffective in their set-piece execution on the day.

On the offsides front, Nova Iguacu was called offside twice, while Sampaio was called offside only once. This statistic wouldn't have had a significant impact on the game but does give a glimpse into the teams' tactical efforts.

Although the Home and Away team statistics are indeed a blend of various factors, the outcome boils down to the ability of Nova Iguacu to convert their goal opportunities in the crucial second half of the game. On the other hand, Sampaio Correa, despite having a considerable number of corner opportunities, couldn't make an impact due to lack of effective conversion.

Conclusively, while stats like yellow cards and offsides offer an insight into the teams' strategy and discipline, decisive factors were the timing and conversion of goal opportunities. The quick succession of goals by Nova Iguacu early in the second half played a vital role, turning the tide in their favour despite Sampaio Correa's offensive onslaught.

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