The evening match on the 7th of January in the Super League 1 concluded with AEK Athens securing a win against Olympiacos Piraeus with a 2-1 scoreline. Despite the home advantage, Olympiacos couldn't manage to restrain the attacking power of AEK.

Starting with the contributions from their goalkeepers, there was quite a significant disparity in their performances. While AEK Athens relentlessly attacked the goal, managing to confer 9 corner kicks compared with Olympiacos’s 5, they also ended up offside twice, hinting at an aggressive forward push that paid off.

The defining moment of the match was certainly the frequency and timing of the goals. AEK opened the scoring at the 31st minute, putting pressure on their opponents. Olympiacos responded during the 43rd minute, balancing the scoreboard. Unfortunately for Olympiacos, AEK immediately retorted with a second goal at the 39th minute. This rapid succession of goals proved challenging for Olympiacos to overturn, resulting in AEK gaining a lead in the first half of the match.

Coming onto cautions, both teams appeared to be equally aggressive with each having 3 yellow cards. Remarkably, all of Olympiacos’s yellow cards were shown in the second half between the 55th and 59th minutes. This series of warnings seemed to disrupt Olympiacos’s momentum in the pivotal phase of the match. AEK balanced their yellow cards distribution, receiving them predominantly in the latter part of the second half, which didn’t impact their goal tally.

While Olympiacos displayed resilience, with only one offside compared to AEK’s two, the home team’s inability to convert their on-target shots into goals led to their downfall. Furthermore, Olympiacos's mismanaged defence, which enabled AEK's extra corner kicks and goals, was a significant factor in their loss.

To conclude, the noteworthy aggression exhibited by AEK Athens, particularly their effective counterattacks and strong defensive line, were pivotal in their win. On the other hand, Olympiacos’s short spell of ill-discipline and weaker defence led to their defeat. Overall, the match provided a remarkably insightful display of strategic football and tactical prowess from AEK Athens, which bettors need to consider in upcoming matches.

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