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This UEFA Europa League match between Qarabag FK and Bayer 04 Leverkusen held on March 7, 2024, ended in a 2-2 draw. From the onset, Qarabag FK showcased an aggressive strategy which was quite evident in their quick first goal at 25 minutes 47 seconds into the first half. They maintained their control and increased their lead with a quick-fire second goal just before halftime at 47 minutes 3 seconds.

However, the second half was a different story as Bayer 04 Leverkusen managed to gain some ground, perhaps learning from Qarabag's strategy. Leverkusen’s first goal was at 69 minutes 22 seconds into the second half, narrowing Qarabag's lead to just one point. They managed to level the score with another goal at 91 minutes 37 seconds into the second half.

Although Qarabag FK was ahead with two goals by the end of the first half, Leverkusen made a strong comeback with two goals in the second half, reinforcing the importance of resilience and tactical adjustments in a football match.

A striking statistic was Bayer 04 Leverkusen maintaining offensive pressure with a substantial corner kick advantage: they were awarded 8 corner kicks compared to just 3 for Qarabag FK. In addition, Leverkusen exploited some gaps in Qarabag's defence as evident from the number of offsides, with Leverkusen being offside twice compared to just once for Qarabag FK. This clearly played a role in Leverkusen’s second-half resurgence.

Furthermore, Qarabag FK’s aggressive strategy which led to their two quick goals may have contributed to their higher foul count. They recorded 7 fouls compared to Leverkusen's 12, and received the only yellow card of the match at 8 minutes 5 seconds into the first half that hints at defensive pressure.

In conclusion, this match demonstrated a tale of two halves, with Qarabag FK displaying offensive dominance in the first half but unable to sustain this momentum in the second half. Meanwhile, Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s comeback can be associated with their offensive pressure through consistent corner kicks and a number of offside calls. The match outcome was certainly a combination of resilience, offensive strategy and tactical adjustments from both sides.

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