The League Two match held on 05 August 2023 14:00 EEST between Morecambe and Walsall concluded in a tug of war with Morecambe emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. Aggression was a significant part of the game, as evidenced by a whopping count of 10 yellow cards with no subsequent reds. The timing and distribution of goals also played a significant role in determining the result of the match.

Morecambe started strong by taking an early lead in the 24th minute. However, their celebration was brief as Walsall retaliated with a matching goal in the 37th minute, marking the culmination of the first half with a 1-1 draw. The second half saw Morecambe regaining control with a decisive goal in the 91st minute, which sealed their victory.

The aggressive gameplay was conspicuous with the high number of yellow cards. Morecambe accumulated 6 yellow cards, distributed almost evenly in both halves, showcasing their consistent aggression. Walsall, on the other hand, restrained themselves somewhat in the first half with just one yellow but escalated their aggression towards the end with three yellows altogether in the second half. Interestingly, the bulk of these cards were distributed between the 90th and 94th minutes for both teams indicating heightened tension in the closing minutes.

In terms of set-pieces, Morecambe made better utilization with 5 corner kicks against Walsall's 3. These subtle margins could have provided the much-needed chance conversions for Morecambe to secure their victory.

The data shows a game filled with an ebb and flow of momentum between the two teams. Morecambe's decisiveness in goal scoring and their consistent aggression marked their edge over Walsall. Furthermore, better utilization of their corner kicks proved fruitful for Morecambe. On the other hand, the data suggests that Walsall's late surge in aggression failed to yield a favorable result as they couldn't convert opportunities into goals during the critical phases of the match.

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