In an intriguing match in the HNL, NK Slaven Belupo prevailed over NK Rudes, winning by 3 to 1, turning the tide in their favor after a first goal from NK Rudes at the 14th minute. This early start gave NK Rudes a boost of confidence. However, the match turned out to be different from what the initial momentum suggested.

A distinct pattern of on-field behavior was evident in the teams' foul stats. NK Rudes committed 25 fouls compared to NK Slaven Belupo's 26. Though an equal number of yellow cards were issued to both teams (3 each), the timing of these cards differed. The home team received its first two yellow cards in the first half, which could have disrupted their game plan and rhythm. On the other hand, all three of NK Slaven Belupo's yellow cards were delivered in the second half, after they had netted their goals.

NK Slaven Belupo's three goals in the second half (56th, 62nd, and 95th minute) demonstrated superior coordination and drive in the latter part of the game. Coming from a goal behind, they displayed impressive resilience and tactical acumen.

The Corner kicks were also closely contested, NK Slaven Belupo had one more corner than NK Rudes, 7 to 6. However, from the data, it was Slaven who took their opportunities better, indicating a more effective set-piece strategy.

Additionally, NK Slaven Belupo was caught offside more often with three incidents compared to NK Rudes' one offside. This could suggest more aggressive attacking football from the away team. Interestingly, despite the higher number of offside instances, NK Slaven Belupo managed to convert their on-target shots into more goals, underlining their forward's scoring prowess.

The statistical data strongly supports the notion that NK Slaven Belupo showed better tactical flexibility and effective execution, particularly in the second half. Notably, their comeback from an initial deficit highlights a commendable display of resilience and determination. The frequent fouls by both sides suggest a fiercely contested tie but Slaven Belupo's effective use of set-pieces and superior scoring efficiency became the deciding factors on the day.

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