Covering the Veikkausliiga match played on 30th June 2024, between the home team IF Gnistan and away team Ekenas IF, the away team secured a narrow win over the home side with a scoreline of 2-1. This result was largely shaped by significant play actions and in-game statistics that not only reflected the performance of both teams but heavily influenced the outcome of the match.

Goals

The scoring began relatively early in the game with Ekenas IF opening the account in the 34th minute of the first half. The team further consolidated their lead with a second goal at the 67th minute in the second half. Meanwhile, IF Gnistan could only pull back one goal later on in the second half at the 92nd minute, which wasn't enough to save them from a defeat.

Card Infractions

Meanwhile, disciplinary infractions were abundant on the part of IF Gnistan, with them collecting three yellow cards - one in the first half and two more in the second half. These could reflect a reactive and possibly aggressive play style they employed due to being behind in the game. Ekenas, on the other hand, received a single yellow card late in the second half, and more pressingly, a red card, which cost them a player. The strict and likely consequential reprimandings may have affected the gameplay and tactics of both teams.

Corner kicks and Offisides

On the aspect of set-pieces, IF Gnistan had an advantage with eight corner kicks vis-à-vis the four corners of Ekenas IF. However, their effectiveness in utilizing these corners remains questionable given their sole goal scored. Moreover, IF Gnistan was caught offside once, indicating some offensive thrust but requiring better timing in the final pass. In contrast, Ekenas IF was never penalized for being offside, suggesting a less aggressive but more disciplined offensive strategy.

Fouls

The number of fouls committed by both teams further elucidates the tactical differences – Ekenas IF were penalized more often, conceding seven fouls, whereas IF Gnistan committed just three fouls. It implies a rougher playing style from Ekenas, while IF Gnistan were comparably less physical.

Considering the above information, Ekenas IF's victory can be applauded as a result of effective strategy, and efficient use of scoring opportunities despite being more physically aggressive on the pitch. But also their disciplined forward line that remained onsides was noteworthy. Meanwhile, IF Gnistan, even though getting more corner kick opportunities and committing fewer fouls, wasn't ultimately effective in scoring goals. Their multiple yellow cards suggest a potential lack of discipline that might have affected their flow and strategy.

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