In the clash between PSIS Semarang and Persebaya Surabaya on the 16th of July 2023, statistics paint a clear picture. PSIS Semarang's more concentrated offensive efforts, evidenced in the 2-0 outcome, made a significant impact on the game's result. This encounter is a quintessential embodiment of the age-old saying that "the best defense is a good offense."

PSIS Semarang presented a powerful second-half display, scoring both their goals within the last 28 minutes of the game. This late surge certainly had an impacting and demoralising effect on Persebaya Surabaya, as there was little time for a comeback.

You can't, however, downplay the role of the yellow cards received by both teams. Each team got three yellow cards, two of which for both teams were in the second half indicating a highly competitive, and at times, overly physical game. The yellow card received by Persebaya Surabaya at 01:11:48 in the second half was perhaps crucial, as it seemed to destabilize their defense, with PSIS Semarang scoring their second goal shortly after.

Corner kicks were in favor of PSIS Semarang with a 3:1 ratio, evidencing their more aggressive tactics in the final third leading to these opportunities. Meanwhile, Persebaya Surabaya's single offside indicates they may have been trying to push up the field but lacked the precision to execute, which might have contributed to their lack of goals.

Both teams' discipline and patience should be noted, given the number of yellow cards, no player was sent off the pitch. This could have certainly swung the match in either direction and drastically affected the outcome.

In conclusion, the result was mainly due to PSIS Semarang’s efficient attacking style of play and late surge in goals. Persebaya Surabaya, despite a spirited performance, showed lapses in their final third play and seemingly started to lose discipline during the second half. The latter is highlighted by an increased number of yellow cards and an offside. These are crucial aspects to iron out moving forward.

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