In the UEFA Champions League Qualification on 19th August 2023, AEK Athens surprisingly came back from being down 0-2 at 65 minutes to secure a 2-2 draw against GNK Dinamo Zagreb in a hotly contested match.

Dinamo Zagreb opened the scoring early, with Josip Sutalo's goal at 46 minutes. Robert Ljubicic then extended the lead at 65 minutes with an assist from Bruno Petkovic. AEK struggled to find their footing as the away team had the advantage of a two-goal lead as the match advanced into the later stages.

However, the tide turned for AEK Athens, who scored their first goal via Sergio Ezequiel Araujo at 92 minutes with an assist from Niclas Eliasson. The second goal was scored by Domagoj Vida at 99 minutes, securing a draw from the jaws of defeat.

Statistically speaking, AEK's efforts were evident, with 7 shots on target compared to Dinamo Zagreb's 4, and 6 off-target shots versus the 4 from the away team. This elevated attempt rate signifies AEK’s relentless tempo in the match. In addition, AEK also enjoyed the exclusive fortune of corner kicks registering 3, while Dinamo Zagreb didn't have a single one.

On the other hand, the away team conceded 5 Yellow cards which indicated their aggressive approach, and this could have affected their defensive organization, allowing AEK to make a comeback. In contrast, AEK Athens were disciplined with only one yellow card.

Moreover, Athens exploited the offside trap more frequently with 7 offside plays, nearly twice as many as Zagreb’s 3. Such an offensive strategy signifies their constant pressing and attempts to break through Zagreb’s defense.

Also, noteworthy was the fouls count, with Dinamo Zagreb being on the higher side by accruing 16 compared to Athens' 11. This data dollies with Zagreb's elevated yellow card count and their aggressive, physical approach to the game.

In conclusion, the critical parameters impacting Athens’ comeback were their higher shot rates, corner kicks, and Dinamo's accumulated yellow cards which potentially presented opportunities for Athens' late goals. Despite an early lead, Dinamo Zagreb's aggressive approach may have put them off-point, culminating in a thrilling 2-2 draw.

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