In a high-scoring UEFA Champions League match, Porto triumphed over Shakhtar Donetsk with a 5-3 outcome at their home ground on 13th December 2023. The home team’s superior scoring efficiency was the most significant factor in the match's outcome.

Remarkably, Porto took the lead just under 9 minutes into the first half, showing a driven attitude and strong offensive tactics early on. Donetsk balanced the score at almost the 30-minute mark, bringing additional tension to the match. However, Porto pushed to retake the lead just before the break, rounding out the first half with a score of 2-1 in their favor.

The second half started with Porto extending their lead to a comfortable 3-1, 16 minutes in. Donetsk narrowed the gap to 3-2 but Porto retaliated swiftly, scoring two more goals within just nine minutes (between 75th and 82nd-minute). Donetsk managed to squeeze in a final goal before the end of the 90 minutes, but it came too late to change the outcome of the match.

Porto’s greater accuracy with shot-taking was a significant factor in their win. Despite Donetsk’s 17 fouls compared to Porto's 12, their disciplinary issues reflected in their three yellow cards received within the last 40 minutes of the match. The team discipline may have affected Donetsk's gameplay towards the end as three mid-to-late second half yellow cards indicate escalating tension and possible frustration.

Porto also came out on top in utilising set piece opportunities with five corner kicks compared to Donetsk's one. It indicates Porto's ability to maintain pressure in the opponent's half and create scoring chances.

In contrast to Donetsk’s three, Porto didn't receive any yellow cards throughout the match, indicating a cleaner and less risky style of play from the home side.

In conclusion, while both teams exhibited strong offensive tactics, Porto's effectiveness in shot-taking, disciplined play, and utilisation of set pieces were the prominent statistical factors that led them to victory in this game. Donetsk, on the other hand, needs to work on reducing their fouls and yellow cards while boosting their corner kicks to increase their scoring opportunities in future matches.

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