This past Saturday, the Indian Super League witnessed a very intense and dramatic match between Mumbai City FC and SC East Bengal that eventually ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

From the very start, both teams showed a defensive strategy at work as they picked up multiple yellow cards throughout the game; three for Mumbai and four for East Bengal. Notably, the critical period of yellow cards being issued was during the first half, with both teams seeing two yellow cards each, indicating a rough start to the match. Interestingly, the cards were handed almost simultaneously for both sides during the first half, with Mumbai City FC receiving one at 00:11:37 and SC East Bengal following just a second later at 00:11:36.

Interestingly, the defensive (and somewhat aggressive) gameplay was mirrored in the incidence rate of fouls committed. Despite their dominating ball control, Mumbai City FC committed fewer fouls, with only three, compared to East Bengal's six.

Mumbai City FC demonstrated superior performance in terms of corner kicks with a total of six, compared to East Bengal's four. This statistic reveals a breakthrough in terms of attacking plays, leading to more opportunities created for Mumbai. However, it seems that this advantage wasn't put into effective use as they failed to convert these opportunities into goals.

It's noteworthy that neither team made any substitutions, which may have impacted the dynamics of the game and perhaps the final scoreline. Fresh talent on the field might have provided the much-needed uptick in energy levels that can sometimes tip the game to a team's favour.

In summary, the stats suggest a very intense, defense-oriented game with Mumbai City FC having a slight edge in attacking play. Their dominance in terms of corner kicks suggests stronger offensive play compared to East Bengal. However, the lack of goals from both sides demonstrates that despite their respective defensive and offensive strategies, neither team was successful in converting their opportunities and breaking the deadlock. What the statistics underline is an evenly contested battle displaying both teams' resilience and defensive supremacy.

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