In a highly charged contest between FK Crvena Zvezda U19 and Manchester City U19 in the UEFA Youth League, neither team could break the deadlock, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Analyzing the stats, the ripple effect of the goals scored, team synergy, and infractions shows they played a significant role in the match's outcome.

FK Crvena Zvezda raced to a 2-0 lead with two solid first-half goals which were scored at 19:19 and 41:03 minutes concurrently. Their early aggression paid off, albeit Manchester City managed to mount a comeback. The away team clawed back a goal shortly after the Zvezda's first, with a 35:50-minute mark goal, and brought the match on level terms in the second half at 75:51 minutes.

When we examine the disciplinary record, it's clear that Manchester City was pushing the envelope a little harder, having received four yellow cards compared to Zvezda's two. The first two yellow cards were issued at crucial junctures - one in the first half at 28:04 minute mark and the other right around the time they scored their equalizer in the second half. The other two were towards the end of the match, indicating perhaps a level of desperation or over-aggressiveness in a bid to score the winning goal. This, coupled with their late comeback, might suggest stamina and grit on Manchester City's side, though at the cost of discipline.

The slight edge in corner kicks with Manchester City securing four compared to Zvezda's three demonstrated better ball control and aggressive attacking, resulting in more corner opportunities for the English side. However, it's crucial to note that this failed to translate into a winning goal.

In terms of offsides, both teams were caught off guard once, showing matching discipline and keenness in attack. This symmetry in fouls also paints a picture of two evenly matched sides, which is reflected in the final scoreline of 2-2.

In summary, despite an early blast by FK Crvena Zvezda, Manchester City's resilience was commendable. Both teams could have improved their game by holding onto the ball better as reflected in the corner kicks tally, as well as working on their discipline, evident from the number of yellow cards and offsides. Thus, the 2-2 scoreline was a fair reflection of a tightly contested match which saw both brilliant attacking and equally strong resilience by both U19 teams.

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