In a fiercely contested League One encounter on the 5th of August 2023, Shanghai Jiading Huilong FC, the home team, managed to overcame Wuxi Wugou FC with a narrow 2-1 win.

Let's delve into the statistical aspects that influenced the match's outcome.

Opening the score only 18 minutes and 23 seconds into the match, Shanghai showcased their willpower to get an early upper hand. However, Wuxi maintained their composure and managed to score an equalizer just before half time at the 44:25 mark, illustrating their resilience. The defining moment came in the second half, where Shanghai managed to break the deadlock at 1:22:50, taking the lead once again. The second half was dominantly Shanghai's game, showing their ability to pivot and maintain efficiency under high pressure situations.

In terms of disciplinary actions, we could see a higher tally with the home team with 3 Yellow cards, as opposed to Wuxi' 1 yellow card. The three yellow cards earned by Shanghai were majorly occurred in the second half, signaling an increasing intensity and aggression in their gameplay as they fought to retain their lead. This, however, did not cost them as no red cards were issued on either side, so both teams retained their full squad throughout the match.

The Corner kicks count was slightly in favor of Shanghai with 5 against Wuxi's 4. This minor edge shows Shanghai's slight dominance over the attacking plays. Also, with only one Offside each, it indicates a well-disciplined forward line on both sides, interrupting the opponent's defensive line only once.

In terms of Fouls, both teams were locked at four fouls each demonstrating an evenly matched aggression and competitiveness.

In conclusion, the determining factors in Shanghai's win were arguably their resilience in the second half which led to the match-winning goal and their minor edge in attacking plays. Despite their higher count in yellow cards, Shanghai managed to keep their composure, ensuring that their aggression did not result in a dismissal. This controlled aggression and dominance in attacking plays, leading to a higher number of corners, signaled their vast strategic gameplay which eventually cemented their victory against Wuxi Wugou FC.

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