In this Campeonato Paranaense 1.Division match on February 8, Operario Ferroviario EC emerged victoriously, securing a narrow 1-0 win over their rivals, FC Independente Sao Joseense.

Statistically, the crucial turning point of this match resided within the first half. The away side managed to send a ball to the back of the net at the 42nd minute, marking the only goal scored in the game. Despite the home team's efforts to even the scores, they couldn't find an answer to the away team's defense. This single goal scored by Operario Ferroviario EC during the initial part of the game indeed defined the competitive spirit in the match, granting them the pivotal advantage.

Looking into set pieces, corner kicks played a significant role in this match. While Independente Sao Joseense managed to win 5 corner kicks, Operario Ferroviario EC slightly edged ahead with 6 corners. However, the success of the away team can be attributed more to their effectiveness rather than the quantity of these kicks.

An interesting observation from the match was the number of yellow cards received by both teams. With four yellow cards shown to Operario Ferroviario EC and three yellow cards received by Independente Sao Joseense, the match was evidently intense and highly contested. Despite taking the lead early, Operario Ferroviario EC played aggressively, which might have led to the majority of cards. Nonetheless, they avoided any red cards, allowing them to maintain numerical parity on the pitch.

Surprisingly, the home team's discipline seemed to unravel drastically in the second half, as evidenced by all their three yellow cards given within the final 30 minutes (at 81st, 89th, and 90th minutes). This warrant is a clear indication of the frustration setting in as they strived to level the score.

In summarizing, while both teams expressed high levels of aggression evident by the seven yellow cards, it was Operario Ferroviario EC who capitalized on their opportunities and defensive solidarity. Their opening half goal and disciplined defense in the second half paved the way to secure the win, despite having more cautions. For Independente Sao Joseense, their inability to convert their corner opportunities and loss of discipline towards the end of the game were their downfall.

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