In a hard-fought match that took place on August 18, 2023, in the Regionalliga West competition, host FC Gutersloh 2000 managed to clinch a 2-1 victory against SV Lippstadt 08. The home team started strong, scoring the opening goal just under the 11th-minute mark. There was a spirited response from SV Lippstadt 08, getting their coherence back in the second half with an equaliser in the 49th minute. The match's turning point was the second goal by FC Gutersloh 2000 in the 82nd minute of the game, ensuring their impressive win.

On the statistical front, both teams were evenly matched in the corner kick department, each getting 3 chances to swing the ball into the box. Interestingly, they also mirrored each other in the offsides stats, each team being flagged offside just once. However, these similarities ended when it came to disciplinary actions dished out by the referee.

SV Lippstadt 08 found themselves running into trouble with the referee throughout the match. They racked up a total of 5 yellow cards, two in the first half and three in the second. This lack of discipline not only disrupted the flow of their game but could have also potentially put them at risk of playing with a diminished squad had they incurred a red card. FC Gutersloh 2000 showed better restraint in this respect, receiving only a single yellow card, well into the second half of the match.

Based on the data provided, the match was relatively clean in terms of fouls potentially leading to a sending off since no red cards were presented during the match. However, the factor that had the most significant impact on the match outcome seems to be team discipline in terms of yellow cards, in addition to turning the pressure into goal-scoring opportunities during crucial moment of the match.

In conclusion, while both teams showed equal vitality with similar offensive strategies evidenced by corner kicks count and offsides, team discipline and effective capitalisation of scoring opportunities were the determining factors in this encounter. Congratulations to FC Gutersloh 2000 for their well-earned victory!

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