This match between Aris Thessaloniki and PAOK FC of the Super League 1 played on January 7th, 2024 saw the home team, Aris Thessaloniki, emerge victorious with a 2-1 win. A game that was partially characterized by its aggression, it had a sum total of 6 yellow cards - with 4 decisions made against the visitors and two against the home team.

While one might say the match's outcome hinged on the goals scored by Aris Thessaloniki, more granular data offers a deeper understanding of the dynamics on the field.

It was in the second half of the game when all three goals were scored, including the two for Thessaloniki at 45 and 58 minutes. PAOK FC was able to sharpen its offensive and net one back to score at the 74-minute mark.

Despite the defeat, PAOK FC managed to take one more corner kick than Aris Thessaloniki, with five compared to the home team’s four. However, they were unable to convert these advantageous set-piece situations into goals.

In terms of discipline, PAOK FC felt the referee's wrath more, with four yellow cards awarded against them, two of them post their only goal. Aris pulled back on the aggression post the two goals, a strategy that perhaps paid off due to the two yellow cards being issued only post the 88-minute mark. No red cards went to anyone suggesting both teams kept in mind the importance of complete squads on the field.

Another aspect to consider is the offsides. Thessaloniki, perhaps due to their aggressive game, had one more offside than PAOK FC, with a count of three against two. This might reflect their attack-oriented approach that certainly played in their favor in this match.

In conclusion, Aris Thessaloniki managed quite well in balancing effective aggression with a calculated offense, securing a 2-1 victory. Their effective utilization of opportunities, proven by their more efficient conversion of corner kicks and ability to avoid offsides more than PAOK FC, was an edge that played a huge factor in achieving the match result.

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