The match between VPS and IFK Mariehamn in the Veikkausliiga showed a competitive side with both teams demonstrating a strong will to win, but some tangible factors tilted the balance in favor of VPS.

VPS struck early with a goal in the first half within just a minute, laying down an early marker for the match. The team seemed well-coordinated and timed their profiling as soon as the whistle was blown. Their second goal, slightly into the second half, portrayed a consistent persistence, contributing significantly to their confidence and momentum.

Overall, VPS showed substantial control over the game with a wider spread of yellow cards across both halves. Five yellow cards issued to the home team indicated a bit of aggression and robust play, which can be a major factor affecting team discipline and game control. Interestingly, the yellow card issued within the 11th minute didn’t disrupt their momentum, as is often the case, but seemed to steer the team positively. However, the accumulation of yellow cards did lead to a red card for VPS, which often can tilt the game in favor of the opposition.

Conversely, IFK Mariehamn didn't seem to be as disciplined, especially in the second half where they had two yellow cards, including in the extra time. Their only goal came relatively late, in the 70th minute of the match which implies either a strong defence from the VPS throughout majority of the match or a lack of strong offensive strategy from IFK Mariehamn. Though the Away team had more corner kicks, their inability to translate them into goals could also have been a pivotal factor affecting the match outcome.

Overall, key factors in VPS's win appear to be the early goal that set the tone, the timing of their second goal coupled with IFK Mariehamn's late scoring. Despite the higher number of yellows for VPS, which resulted in a red card, IFK weren't able to capitalize on this advantage, as reflected in their lack of goals until late in the match. The match indeed provides valuable insights to punters, mainly about the importance of crucial timing in goal scoring, discipline, and the ability to make the most of set-pieces.

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