The Finnish Cup match between Atlantis FC Helsinki and KPV Kokkola, held on the 31st of May in 2023, concluded with a tight defensive victory for the visiting team. With the odds stacked against them, the away side, KPV Kokkola managed to keep the high-scoring home team at bay, winning the match with a single goal scored in the first half.

KPV Kokkola demonstrated tactical prowess offensively and defensively. The critical factor contributing to their victory was their ability to maintain a well-regulated defence. This can be seen by the impressive statistic that Atlantis FC Helsinki failed to turn any of their considerable five corner kicks into a goal. Furthermore, Atlantis FC was caught offside three times, suggesting KPV Kokkola's high line defence kept Atlantis's attackers at bay efficiently.

In the 13th minute of the game, KPV Kokkola demonstrated their efficiency by capitalising on a chance, scoring the only goal of the match. Interestingly, and adding to their defensive credentials, Kokkola won only two corners compared to the five won by Atlantis, which continues to underline their well-organized defence throughout the game.

Discipline was one area where the home side, Atlantis FC Helsinki, lagged behind. They received a total of three yellow cards, two of them within less than five minutes of each other in the second half, which might have affected their player dynamics and contributed to their inability to level the match. In contrast, KPV Kokkola displayed much better discipline, receiving only one yellow card in the 51st minute.

Despite the home side having more possession throughout, this game showed that it's not how you play when you have the ball but what you do when you don't. KPV Kokkola excelled in their defensive duties by frustrating the Atlantis FC Helsinki offense, converting their chances when they came and demonstrating superior discipline on the field, all of which contributed significantly to their 1-0 victory. In football, it often happens that the team that capitalizes on their few opportunities walks away victorious, and this game was a clear demonstration of that fact.

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