In a rhythm-packed Championship competition that took place at 15:00 EEST, it became clear quite soon that Middlesbrough was the stronger opponent against Swansea City. The final score of 1-3 speaks for itself, however, the behind-the-scenes football statistics provide a clearer picture of how Middlesbrough outperformed Swansea in virtually every aspect of the game, marking their triumphant victory.

Very early during the first half, an unexpected twist occurred. At only 14 minutes and 27 seconds into the game, Swansea City took a lead by netting the first goal. At this point, hopes were high for Swansea. However, Middlesbrough demonstrated commendable stamina in the second half, starting at 54 minutes and 8 seconds, they equalized the score 1-1. It was merely a matter of minutes before another goal was scored by Middlesbrough at 57 minutes and 49 seconds, changing the lead to 1-2, leaving Swansea reeling.

Despite Swansea's frantic attempts to reclaim the control and multiple threats received as reflected by the yellow cards at 58 minutes and 32 seconds and again at 86 minutes, 28 minutes into the second half, it seemed Middlesbrough was unstoppable. One final blow was dealt by Middlesbrough at 76 minutes and 15 seconds into the second half, subsequently making the score to 1-3. In terms of discipline, Middlesbrough seemed relatively reserved throughout the game, only receiving one yellow card at 76 minutes and 21 seconds.

Analyzing from the corners got perspective, which can be seen as a measure for the teams‘ offensive efforts and indicative of pressure on the opposite team. Middlesbrough, with a total of 6 corner kicks, dominated versus Swansea's 4. This statistic underscores Swansea being on the back foot for a large portion of the match as they struggled to keep up with Middlesbrough's persistent offensive game.

The fact that there were no red cards displayed by either team indicates that, while competition was tough, the match didn't reach any boiling points of aggression severe enough to warrant sending off any player.

In conclusion, Middlesbrough played an undeniably superior game. They absorbed the shock of an early goal by Swansea City and exercised a powerful comeback in the second half. The increased attacking pressure in key moments, highlighted by the higher number of corner kicks and control of the ball, paired with their superior goal count solidified their victory. The yellow cards for Swansea imply potentially some desperation in thwarting Middlesbrough's advances. The factors most pivotal to the course of this match were Middlesbrough's resilience post Swansea's opening goal, successful offensive implications, and excellent control in the second half.

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