In the hotly contested HNL match between HNK Rijeka and GNK Dinamo Zagreb on May 5th, Dinamo Zagreb managed to edge past Rijeka, securing a 2-1 win, despite Rijeka's early lead in the second half.

One of the most notable statistics from the game was the considerable difference in corner kicks: HNK Rijeka, the home team, secured seven, whilst Dinamo Zagreb only had one. This discrepancy might suggest that Rijeka held significant pressure and territory over Zagreb but weren’t able to capitalise on these chances.

However, goals are the result of scoring chances and Zagreb, despite getting limited corners, scored 2 goals in the second half. They showed an exceptional ability to strike back under pressure, turning the match around in their favor from 0-1 down to a 2-1 victory. This highlights the team's discipline and effectiveness in the face of adversity, pointing to a solid defensive and counter-attacking strategy employed by Zagreb's team.

Offsides were another noteworthy aspect of the game. Dinamo Zagreb, the away team, was flagged offside three times compared to once for Rijeka. This possibly indicates Zagreb’s inclination toward an aggressive, forward-pressing playstyle.

Yellow card infractions were also high. Rijeka racked up four yellow cards, with three issued in the busy second half- an indication of the team's aggressive tactic, which seemed to ramp up under the strain of Zagreb's fightback. Zagreb, by contrast, had three yellow cards, evenly spaced throughout the match, indicating a steady, but potentially risky defensive strategy.

The critical turning point of the match was undeniably during the busy period between 01:14:48 to 01:28:11 of the second half. Not only did Zagreb equalise and subsequently take the lead, but Rijeka also picked up a yellow card. These match-altering ten minutes were a clear demonstration of Zagreb's capitalisation on Rijeka's disorganisation and aggression, leading to the conclusive 2-1 result.

In closing, despite Rijeka having a greater presence in terms of territory and scoring opportunities as highlighted by the number of corner kicks, it was Dinamo Zagreb who showed greater effectiveness in securing key goals. Notably, the number of yellow cards suggests a high pressure, somewhat aggressive game on both sides, but Zagreb's ability to keep their discipline and strike successfully under pressure proved decisive in the end.

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