In a thrilling match in the Copa Verde competition, which was played out at the home ground of Manaus FC against Tocantinopolis EC, a total of 5 goals were scored. The home team edged the encounter, finishing the match with a 3-2 victory.

Manaus FC demonstrated an attacking prowess and showed their determination from the first whistle. Without losing hope after the visiting team's initial strike at minute 42:48 in the first half to go 1-0, Manaus FC quickly turned the tides before the half-time whistle, where they found an equalizer at 47:49.

In the second half, Manaus FC maintained an upper hand and dominated the game displaying much more offense and control of the ball, with two more goals at 57:17 and 62:10. Tocantinopolis EC made a last attempt to get back in the game with a late goal at 82:34, but it wasn’t enough to knock the wind out of Manaus FC’s sails.

Analyzing further into the play, it is observable that Manaus FC took advantage of their set-pieces, tallying a total of 8 corner kicks awarded as compared to Tocantinopolis EC's 3. They also led in terms of offsides, as they were caught 3 times as against the visiting team's 2 times.

However, the game was not without its fair share of rough plays and tension. The away team played a more aggressive game as indicated by the 4 yellow cards issued against them, compared to Manaus FC’s 1. This possibly led to them losing focus and control of the game, especially with two yellow cards at crucial points in the second half - at 56:17, following which the home team scored their second goal, and back-to-back at 89:38 and 90:59, near the end of the match.

These statistics highlight that Manaus FC used their home advantage effectively by maintaining an offensive approach and handling key set-pieces with precision. Tocantinopolis EC, while showing intensity and aggression, possibly lost key opportunities due to their four bookings, which disrupted their gameplay at significant junctures. These factors played a pivotal role in the match’s outcome, highlighting Manaus FC's victory.

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