The recent Super League match that took place between Nantong Zhiyun FC and Changchun Yatai, ending 0-1 in favor of the away side, displayed quite an intriguing set of statistics. Despite losing, Zhiyun seemed to dominate some aspects of the game with nine corner kicks versus Yatai's one and generating three offsides compared to Yatai's two. However, Changchun Yatai ultimately emerged as the winners thanks to a goal in the first half.

Analyzing the game further, it's apparent that Yatai's victory was not down to explosive offensive play, but rather a well-disciplined defensive display. Even though Nantong Zhiyun FC had more corner kicks, suggesting they had a considerable amount of offensive pressure, their failure to convert these opportunities into a goal indicates that the execution wasn't clinical enough, or Changchun Yatai excelled in dealing with set-pieces.

The single goal for Changchun Yatai was scored early into the competition at the 22nd minute. This early lead could have placed significant psychological pressure on the Nantong Zhiyun FC, causing an upheaval in their game strategy and potentially leading to their inefficiency in striking goals.

On the discipline end, Changchun Yatai was more on the receiving end with four yellow cards compared to Nantong Zhiyun FC's single yellow card. This lack of discipline didn't cost Yatai in this match, particularly because the match didn't witness any red cards, but this trend, if maintained, could prove detrimental in future games.

Interestingly, Nantong Zhiyun FC committed fewer fouls - just 4 compared to Changchun Yatai’s 2 fouls. It highlights that, despite being committed in the quest for an equalizing goal, the home team kept their play clean, focusing more on hoping to convert their higher possession sequences rather than resorting to fouling tactics.

In conclusion, the pivotal factor that determined the result was Changchun Yatai’s early goal, followed by their solid defensive performance. Despite a slight lapse in discipline, they managed to maintain their lead. On the other hand, Nantong Zhiyun FC, despite having offensive momentum in terms of corner kicks and offsides, failed to convert these into goals, thereby falling short. The match is a reminder that offensive pressure needs to be complemented by clinical finishing to truly impact a game's outcome.

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