In a thrilling encounter at the HNL on the 13th of August 2023, NK Istra 1961 locked horns with NK Osijek. Both clubs showcased immense grit and determination, both offensively and defensively, managing to find the back of the net four times each, resulting in a 4-4 draw.

Looking at the goals, NK Osijek made the first move within twenty-two minutes into the first half of the match. However, the home team, NK Istra 1961, retaliated swiftly, leveling the score within six minutes of Osijek's goal. Moving into the second half, Osijek again took the lead in the 48th minute, only for Istra to level it again two minutes later. What we then observed was a short burst of offensive aggression from Osijek, allowing them to score twice in a span of just over two minutes, making the scoreboard read 2-4 in their favor. But Istra wasn't willing to give up that easily, they replied with two more goals — at 85th and 91st minutes in the game, thereby resulting in a 4-4 draw.

A notable statistic is the number of corner kicks each team had during this game. NK Istra 1961 took seven corner kicks, indicating their offensive pressure, whereas NK Osijek had only two. The fact that Istra managed to score four goals despite fewer goals in the first half, and two quick goals from Osijek in the second half, demonstrates their efficiency in dead ball situations and their resiliency.

On the disciplinary front, NK Osijek exhibited a lack of composure that can be viewed as an opportunity for improvement, collecting a total of four yellow cards throughout the game, three of which were earned in the second half which showed how the game heated up towards the end. In contrast, NK Istra 1961 managed to maintain their discipline far better, earning just a single yellow card during the game.

To sum up, we could consider the resilience of Istra, evident from their ability to equalize after every goal from Osijek, and their dominance in corner kicks, as factors contributing to their ending result. On Osijek's side, their surplus of yellow cards can be considered a significant negative impact on their game. This not only reduces their available player options due to suspensions but also reflects a lack of disciplined gameplay.

In conclusion, while both teams put on an attacking masterclass, scoring four goals each, the game's outcome undeniably hinges on Istra's determination in front of goal and Osijek's lack of discipline, reflected in their yellow card count.

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