In a tightly contested Super League match on April 26th, 2023, the Shanghai Port FC managed to secure a narrow 1-0 victory over Cangzhou Mighty Lions. Despite Cangzhou's aggressive play style that resulted in ten corner kicks, their efforts towards goal and overall performance were not enough to overcome a solid Shanghai defence and turn the tide.

Shanghai Port FC's mettle was thoroughly tested by Cangzhou's offensive attacks, forcing them to concede ten corners. However, they managed to withstand the tactical onslaught, making the most of their reduced number of corner kinks, just four in the entire game. Shanghai's successful parrying of Cangzhou's waves of attacks was a significant factor in securing their victory despite less offensive opportunities.

In terms of discipline, there is a clear disparity between the two teams. Cangzhou picked up thrice the number of yellow cards as Shanghai with three. This rise in infringement on Cangzhou's part could be attributed to their frustration as the away side held on to their slender lead, but it also exposes the lack of discipline in their gameplay. This not only disrupted their game structure but also imposed a high-risk scenario, that could easily have resulted in a red card, significantly disadvantaging the team.

Surprisingly, both teams tied at three when it came to fouls committed, this shows that Shanghai’s lower yellow card tally wasn't due to less aggressive play but suggests a more strategic and disciplined approach despite being offside three times, in contrast to Cangzhou's single offside. This shows Shanghai Port FC’s efficient utilisation of their attacks in a way that disrupted Cangzhou's defensive line but maintained their discipline.

The only goal of the match came early in the first half at 45:02, giving Shanghai Port FC a lead which they maintained until the final whistle. Shanghai's imposing defensive performance, managing the game after taking the lead, and excellent discipline were the keys to them snatching the victory.

In this face-off, whilst Cangzhou Mighty Lions were more aggressive leading to a higher number of the corner kick opportunities - their shortcomings in discipline cost them the game. Shanghai Port FC’s tactical discipline and efficiency in both defence and attack rewarded them with a valuable win on the day.

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