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In this evenly-almost-matched Liga 1 game between Persebaya Surabaya and PSIS Semarang held on January 30th, both teams ended in a 1:1 draw, illustrating how closely they matched up against each other. The statistics revealed some fascinating aspects in terms of tactics and discipline, with both goals being scored in the first half and a relatively high number of yellow cards dished out during the match.

PSIS Semarang opened scoring early into the game, with a goal marked at the 19th minute, applying pressure on Persebaya Surabaya. However, only 9 minutes later, Persebaya bounced back, netting an equalizer at the 28th minute, which appeared to have been a result of the team's ability to quickly regroup and respond to PSIS Semarang's initial threat.

One outstanding data point for Persebaya Surabaya was their superior performance on corner kicks, with 8 recorded for them compared to PSIS Semarang’s lowly single corner. This showcases a significant advantage in terms of territorial dominance and attacking pressure imposed by Persebaya Surabaya. Yet, considering that only one goal resulted from these opportunities, it could suggest a weakness in capitalizing on set-piece situations.

In terms of disciplinary actions, PSIS Semarang experienced more yellow cards issued with four compared to Persebaya Surabaya's two. These cards, mostly obtained in the second half, may also suggest a more disruptive albeit pragmatic strategy from PSIS Semarang to control the pace of the game, allowing little chance for Persebaya Surabaya to build on their celebrating momentum after the equalizer.

Both teams recorded a singular offside event, suggesting well-disciplined attack lines and robust defence structures. However, with fouls slightly higher on PSIS Semarang's side (5 against Persebaya Surabaya’s 4), it raises question on the team's defensive strategy, potentially impacting their control of the match and offering opportunities to their opponents.

In conclusion, this match demonstrated a well-contested game marked by effective defence structures and perhaps somewhat aggressive tactics as seen in disciplinary actions. Despite Persebaya Surabaya’s dominance in corner kicks, their inability to significantly capitalize on these chances played a role in the end result, as did PSIS Semarang’s effectively disruptive tactics, despite it costing them in terms of discipline.

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