In a tightly contested Liga 1 match on 4th February 2024, Persebaya Surabaya emerged victorious against Bhayangkara FC by a 1-0 margin. The sole goal was netted in the very early minutes of the second half, at 00:53:53, by the home team, that was enough to secure the victory.

The statistics clearly indicate a high degree of intensity and combustibility in this match, with a total of 8 yellow cards and 2 red cards being handed out. The home-side Persebaya Surabaya earned 5 yellow cards, leading to one red card due to accumulation. An interesting observation is the timing of the yellow cards for the home team, four out of five were given in the second half, pointing towards an increasingly aggressive defensive strategy as they sought to protect their slender lead.

On the other hand, Bhayangkara FC received 3 yellow cards which ultimately resulted in a red card as well. This is slightly surprising given they were chasing the game, and losing a player to a red card only makes the task of scoring more difficult.

When it came to control of the ball and attacking opportunities, Bhayangkara FC showed more assertiveness by earning 4 corner kicks compared to Persebaya's single corner kick. This dominance in corners could suggest Bhayangkara FC were more aggressive offensively, but failed to capitalize on these opportunities.

However, the equal number of offside calls for both teams (1 each) might suggest these opportunities were not as clear cut. Both teams had slight struggles with timing their runs, resulting in nullified attacks.

One cannot ignore the impact of the goal that was scored by the home team, Persebaya Surabaya early in the second half. The timing of the goal is significant as it potentially ramped up the pressure on Bhayangkara FC, leading them to rush their attacks as reflected in their higher corner count but lack of goals.

To summarize, the deciding factors in the match's outcome were the early second-half goal and the delicate discipline balance, that saw both teams reduced to 10 men. Bhayangkara FC could potentially learn from this encounter, adjusting their offensive tactics should they face a similar situation in the future. On the other hand, Persebaya Surabaya may seek to refine their defensive discipline to avoid putting match outcomes at risk.

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