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An electrifying UEFA European Championship Qualification match saw Ukraine triumph over North Macedonia with a 3-2 victory. The fixture was a display of excellent team performances evident by the flowing attacks and aggressive defenses from both teams. Curiously, there were major decisive factors that changed the dynamic of the game and eventually the result.

North Macedonia started the match on a strong note, scoring two goals within the first half. The very early goal at 30:07 greatly influenced their momentum and allowed them to increase the lead with a second goal at 39:03. This was indicative of their aggressive offensive play in the first half; however, they couldn't sustain the pressure in the second.

The second half was dominated by Ukraine as they showcased a stunning comeback. The first goal came at 61:34 minutes sparked their resurgence. Ensuing goals at 66:45 and 82:13 sealed the fate of the match.

The home team, North Macedonia, showed a decent set piece performance with 7 corner kicks compared to Ukraine's 4, nevertheless, they couldn’t convert these into goals, which was integral in the result. Conversely, Ukraine proved to be better in exploiting open play chances, reflected by their three second-half goals.

What seemingly affected North Macedonia greatly was discipline, they conceded 2 yellow cards and crucially a red card, leaving them at a serious disadvantage. Ukraine, however, managed the game much better with only one yellow card and no reds. This difference in discipline was a turning point, which swayed the match in Ukraine’s favor.

Fouls give a significant indication of which team had the upper hand and dominance on the field. Notably, Ukraine committed more fouls, with a total of 10 as opposed to North Macedonia's 3. This signifies Ukraine’s aggressive approach.

In the offsides department, North Macedonia were caught offside twice; perhaps a measure of Ukraine's solid defensive line, while Ukraine was caught offside only once reflecting their exceptional timing and coordination in breaking through North Macedonia’s defense.

All these factors combined shaped the outcome of the match. A game that started favorably for North Macedonia with an early lead eventually saw Ukraine triumphant. Ukrainians won because of their resilience to pull back the two-goal deficit, superior discipline, and strategic defensive play that held North Macedonia's offense while capitalizing on their attacks. This game is more proof that in football, sound tactics, and discipline play as crucial a role as the players’ individual skills and efforts.

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