The matchup in the Finnish Cup between SalPa and FC Honka ended with a 3-1 victory for the away team. FC Honka dominated the match, netting three goals against SalPa.

Looking at the statistics, the main areas of difference were that FC Honka was significantly more accurate in their shots, and SalPa's sole yellow card in the second half hinted at their struggle to control the pace. FC Honka pulled off a strong start by scoring two goals, back-to-back, in just under a minute at 30:32 and 31:27.

SalPa, on the other hand, managed to pull one back just before halftime at 45:18 reducing the deficit to a single goal. However, any comeback hopes were dashed as Honka scored a third goal in the second half at 1:30:01, turning SalPa's expected recovery into a two-goal deficit and sealing the match in FC Honka’s favor.

Throughout the match, FC Honka created more opportunities, which is reflected in the number of corner kicks awarded. They had three times as many (9) as compared to SalPa, who were only able to manage three. The corners data clearly highlight the control FC Honka had on the game compared to SalPa.

On the matter of offsides, both teams were nearly equal with SalPa being penalized thrice and Honka twice. This indicates a closely contested battle in terms of line breaking attempts.

FC Honka will surely be pleased by the discipline shown by their team, with no cards shown to any of their players. In contrast, SalPa’s single yellow card booking came in the second half at the one-hour mark, hinting at a frustrating performance.

In conclusion, FC Honka's dominant performance resulted in multiple scoring opportunities, leading to their superior goal count. SalPa’s discipline issues, despite being minor demonstrated a chink in their defensive armor against a relentless FC Honka’s offense. Both teams showed aggressive attempts at line breaking, resulting in a number of offsides but FC Honka edged out. FC Honka managed to maintain discipline better, which was reflected in their goal count. Salpa, on the other hand, failed to capitalize on their home ground advantage, struggling to keep up with Honka's aggressive and disciplined play.

This encounter demonstrated the importance of maintaining control over the pace of the game, creating scoring opportunities, and most importantly, ensuring that these opportunities are converted to goals. FC Honka executed these aspects better, leading them to a well-deserved 3-1 victory.

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