The Serie B match between Manta FC and America de Quito transpired as a close-knit contest despite the only goal of the match coming from the home side, Manta FC, in the second half at 48:17. The goal proved to be the most significant factor in deciding the match, leading to a 1-0 victory for Manta FC. That said, the match was not without its fair share of aggressive displays and tactical plays, marked by several bookings and a number of corner kicks.

The discipline of both teams came under scrutiny as the match saw an alarming number of yellow and red cards from both sides. Manta FC received 3 yellow cards, aligning perfectly with the number of yellow cards received by America de Quito. It is also to be noted Americas de Quito picked up an alarming four red cards, demonstrating their lack of discipline in this particular match. This was in contrast to Manta FC that had just one red card.

In terms of corner kicks, there was parity amongst both teams with each team managing to win three corner kicks. However, these seemingly equally distributed opportunities did not convert to goals, contributing to the low-scoring game. This could be attributed to a strong defensive display, or lack of strategic execution of the corners by either team.

Furthermore, the timings of bookings may have played a part in America de Quito's performance. Their first yellow card came in the first half, with their second yellow and one additional red card immediately before the lone goal of the match. This might have negatively impacted the team's morale, structure and concentration, potentially leaving them vulnerable to the goal scored by Manta FC.

Overall, despite the equal number of opportunities created through corner kicks and disruptive bookings on both sides, it was Manta FC that emerged victorious, thanks to their decisive goal early in the second half. Their ability to maintain their game strategy amidst the chaos of the bookings was commendable and the discipline displayed in comparison to their opponent during high tension moments possibly proved pivotal in this victory. Lastly, America de Quito struggling with their discipline can be considered as the match's defining characteristic that largely contributed to their loss. They might need to address this aspect in their upcoming matches to minimize such lapses and enhance their performance.

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