In an intense clash in the Erovnuli Liga between Torpedo Kutaisi and FC Telavi, it was the home side that took the spoils with a 2-1 victory. However, the match proved to be a physical and nerve-racking contest, with a total of 10 yellow cards being distributed and one red card shown.

Early pressure from FC Telavi paid off when they broke the deadlock just over 15 minutes into the game. However, Torpedo Kutaisi managed to wrestle back control and registered their response at the 43rd-minute mark, ensuring that the teams went into the half-time break on level footing. Their confidence appeared to be revitalized as they registered a second goal early in the second half, managing to secure the lead.

The game was riddled with foul play resulting in yellow cards on both sides. FC Telavi was the first to face the referees' wrath with not one, but two yellow cards in quick succession in the first half, followed by another three in quick succession. Torpedo Kutaisi was not an exception either, seeing both sides level out on a total of five yellow cards each. However, FC Telavi suffered the ultimate punishment for their aggressiveness – a red card which saw them play with a one-man disadvantage.

In terms of corner kicks, both teams had ample opportunities to capitalize from set-pieces with FC Telavi managing to win 6 as opposed to Torpedo Kutaisi's 4. This paints a picture of pressure from the away team, which unfortunately was not efficiently transformed into goals.

A less prominent but equally crucial metric, offsides, was evenly matched with both teams being flagged offside twice. This is potentially indicative of both sides attempting to play a high line and utilising the offside trap as a defensive tactic - with varying degrees of success.

In conclusion, while FC Telavi exerted early pressure and even took the lead once, their aggressive playstyle eventually backfired with the ejection of a player. Torpedo Kutaisi, although dealt the same amount of caution for aggressive play, managed to convert one more goal and secure the win. It can be inferred based on the stats, that discipline, a clear concern in this match, played a significant role in determining the outcome, with Torpedo Kutaisi managing to capitalize on their momentary one-man advantage to secure victory.

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