It was certainly an intense and closely fought match in the Liga 2 on the 17th of January 2024, when PSIM Yogyakarta hosted Persiraja Aceh. Both teams firmly established their presence on the field, resulting in a match filled with suspense, tension, and intense gameplay, leading to a final score of 1-1.

PSIM Yogyakarta dominated the possession at set pieces with an impressive eight corner kicks, a clear indication of their offensive aggression, as compared to only one corner kick execution for Persiraja Aceh. PSIM's superiority in offensive play from the wings was visible but they unfortunately could not fully capitalize on these opportunities to secure more goals.

Both teams had an equal number of goals, each scoring in the 2nd half. PSIM's single goal which came in at 01:15:06 gave them the lead, however, their joy was short-lived as Persiraja Aceh quickly responded with a goal at 01:28:41, leveling the match.

On the disciplinary front, the match intensity was reflected through the number of yellow cards. Both teams registered multiple cautions, with Yogyakarta receiving two yellow cards and Aceh three. Aceh's aggressive style of play seemed to cost them dearly with an additional red card. Such harsh disciplinary actions can dramatically affect team dynamics, morale, and importantly, numerical strength on the field. Clearly, the additional discipline faced by Persiraja Aceh did not deter them, as evidenced by their resilience to score an equalizing goal after being a man down.

In analyzing these data, it’s clear that although PSIM Yogyakarta had more possession and offensive play opportunities due to their higher number of corner kicks, they were not able to fully capitalize on these advantages to secure a victory. Meanwhile, Persiraja Aceh, despite being a man down and having less offensive corners, managed to maintain their composure, effectively respond and level the score.

While both teams showcased strong gameplay, it's the inefficiency in converting opportunities and high ill-discipline that determined the final outcome. For future matches, PSIM Yogyakarta will need to work on converting their numerous set pieces into scoring opportunities, while Persiraja Aceh should focus on maintaining discipline to keep their full squad on the pitch.

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