In this key match for the Campeonato Pernambucano A1 on 13 January 2024, Sport Recife edged out Petrolina PE with a 1-0 win.

Despite Sport Recife's single yellow card offense in the first half, they managed to stay on top by virtue of orchestrating a greater number of opportunities, as laid out by their notably high corner kicks tally. With 9 corner kicks compared to Petrolina's 3, Sport Recife exhibited a strong offensive presence, forcing defensive plays and creating openings in Petrolina's backline.

It was evident that Petrolina PE struggled more with discipline as they accrued 3 yellow cards, all of which happened in the second half. Two of these yellow cards occurred in a span of 3 minutes and 36 seconds, indicating a particular period in the match where their defense was under pressure.

Petrolina's ill-discipline didn't just stay with fouls; they also lagged behind in controlling their defensive line discipline, they were caught offside only once, but it could have disrupted a potential and crucial scoring opportunity.

Sport Recife, on the other hand, were flagged offside 4 times, which is an area they may want to refine to take full advantage of their attacking prowess shown by their corner kick dominance. It, however, didn't hamper the outcome as they managed to capitalize on their attack in the second half, scoring the only goal of the match just before the 57-minute mark.

Sport Recife played a more controlled and calculated game, keeping their fouls in check and focusing more on orchestrating plays, putting the Petrolina defense under strain and pushing them into committing errors of judgment. This focused strategy, combined with their aggressive corner kick plays, allowed Sport Recife to maintain an upper hand throughout the match, ultimately leading to their victory.

In summary, Petrolina PE, while not outclassed, struggled with their discipline and defensive organization, opening the door for Sport Recife to exploit these weaknesses and take a well-deserved victory.

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