This fascinating encounter in the 2. Bundesliga on 25 November 2023 between FC Hansa Rostock and St. Pauli had elements of everything you would want to see in a football game. Even though St. Pauli emerged victorious with a hard-fought 3-2 win, the statistics provide a closer image of both teams' performances, their sharpness on both ends of the pitch, and the impact of disciplinary actions on the game.

Looking at goal timings, the first half was buzzing with action as all five goals were scored within the first 49 minutes of the game. St. Pauli wasted no time and got onto the scoresheet just 14 minutes and 48 seconds into the game. However, FC Hansa Rostock responded quickly, leveling the score less than six minutes later only to find themselves trailing again by the 18th and 23rd minute respectively. Rostock managed to pull one back in the second half, but it was not enough to salvage a point.

In terms of discipline, FC Hansa Rostock seemed to have a slightly rougher game, picking up two yellow cards in the first half. In contrast, St. Pauli only recorded one yellow card during the second half. Despite the disciplinary actions, there were no red cards in the game, indicating that while it was physically contested, it never crossed into blatant misconduct territory.

Going deep into the defenders' performance, the lower number of corner kicks (2 for Rostock versus 1 for St. Pauli) indicates a relatively tight game where both sides defended well. In particular, FC Hansa Rostock did well to limit St. Pauli's offensive play to just one corner kick, reflecting a strong defensive line.

However, St. Pauli showed better efficiency in front of goal and ruthlessness in exploiting the defensive lapses from FC Hansa Rostock. Their ability to convert chances into goals is evident in the three they scored, despite the fewer corner kicks they were awarded.

In conclusion, the go-ahead attitude of both teams, as well as St. Pauli's ability to take advantage of opportunities, determined the match's outcome. Also, Rostock's twin yellow cards early in the game could have led to a more cautious approach, affecting their performance for the rest of the contest. These factors, therefore, played a pivotal role in this closely contested 2. Bundesliga match.

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