The match played on the 13th of January 2024 at 17:30 EEST in the Championship saw host team Ipswich Town competing against Sunderland. An intriguing, closely contested game that eventually favored the home side, with Ipswich giving Sunderland a hard-fought match, claiming a 2-1 victory.

Ipswich Town and Sunderland both displayed aggressive gameplay, with Ipswich showing rigorous enforcement of their strategy by earning five yellow cards while Sunderland received two. However, this aggressive gameplay did not escalate to the level of any player getting a red card from either team.

Sunderland's only goal came early in the first half by 00:25:26, setting an initially worrisome pace for the game for Ipswich Town. However, Ipswich quickly found their rhythm, making an equalizer in the first half at 00:32:45. The decisive goal was then delivered by Ipswich Town in the second half at 01:14:25 providing the final, decisive lead.

In terms of set pieces, Ipswich Town had the upper hand in corner kicks, securing three opportunities over Sunderland’s solitary corner kick. The home team successfully utilized these set pieces to create pressure and kept Sunderland's defense on their toes, a factor that played a significant role in their eventual victory.

Interestingly, Ipswich Town was flagged offside twice indicating their aggressive approach in the final third of the game. However, their direct playstyle paid off in the end as they scored twice. In contrast, Sunderland wasn’t caught offside at all, perhaps indicating a lack of forward penetration or a more cautious approach that could attribute to their scoring only once throughout the game.

In conclusion, the match was determined by Ipswich Town's dogged determination and aggressive strategy seeing them walk away with a 2-1 victory. While Sunderland put up a strong front, they were unable to overcome Ipswich Town's dominance, especially in regards to set pieces and offensive pressure. This goes to show that statistical parameters, such as Corner Kicks, Fouls, and Yellow cards, play a significant role in a match's outcome, alongside goals scored.

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