The clash between Maracana EC and Ceilandia EC in the Copa do Brasil ended in a goalless draw, and while on the surface, it might seem uneventful, the underlying statistics reveal a match defined largely by disciplined defenses and missed opportunities. Both sides demonstrated solid defending with neither yielding a goal, yet it was clear that Ceilandia's slightly more aggressive approach led to them conceding more fouls, evident from their three yellow cards compared to Maracana's two. Ceilandia's defensive aggression might have been a strategic choice to disrupt Maracana's passing game and prevent them from building any considerable momentum.

A noticeable aspect of the match was Maracana’s slight dominance in corners, securing four against Ceilandia's two. This statistic indicates that Maracana found more success in pushing forward into the attacking third and potentially creating set-piece opportunities. Nonetheless, this advantage in corner kicks didn’t translate into tangible scoring chances, suggesting a lack of effective execution in their final deliveries or possible inefficiencies in their set-piece tactics. Conversely, Ceilandia's ability to avoid conceding too many corner opportunities highlights a defensively robust approach in open play, with notable organization in their backline to cut off threats before they turned dangerous.

Offensively, both teams struggled to break through, with neither side recording successful shots on target that changed the scoreboard. Maracana's clean record on offsides reflects a more disciplined attack line, though it might also indicate a lack of aggressive forward movement or risk-taking that could have unsettled the Ceilandia defense. Ceilandia, on the other hand, was caught offside once, pointing toward an attempt to catch Maracana on quick breaks, albeit with limited success. Key impact areas lay in the midfield battles where fouls broke the rhythm of potential creative play, leading to a match anchored more on controlling play than on flashy attacks.

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