The 22nd of January 2024 Liga 2 match between PSMS Medan and Semen Padang FC concluded with a 1-1 draw. This intense match proved to be a heated battle, with both teams demonstrating significant defensiveness.

PSMS Medan opened the scoring in the first half at 32 minutes and 32 seconds, providing them with a good momentum. However, Semen Padang FC balanced the situation by scoring a valuable goal at the 50th minute and 51 seconds of the second half, demonstrating a valiant fight-back.

Though the teams shared an equal number of goals, they significantly differed in discipline. PSMS Medan received five yellow cards and two red cards, which suggests some issues with the team's discipline and aggressiveness. This is especially evident considering the two yellow cards during the six first minutes of the game. Semen Padang FC wasn't far behind with four yellow cards and one red card of their own. These statistics may have played a role in the number of substitutions made by both teams, though exact figures were not provided.

In terms of gaining strategic advantages, there was a very slight edge for Semen Padang FC in terms of corner kicks, with 6 to PSMS Medan's 5. PSMS Medan, on the other hand, was caught offside six times, a significant figure that suggests their attacking players may have struggled in timing their runs against the defence of Semen Padang FC. This perhaps hints at the superior defensive discipline of Semen Padang FC, who did not have a single offside throughout the match.

In conclusion, while PSMS Medan started off strong with a goal in the first half, their high number of yellow and red cards may have hindered their overall performance. Semen Padang FC, while less disciplined than required, had a successful defensive strategy, negating offsides completely; their retaliating goal in the second half cemented their steadfastness. This match was an evident battle of wits and tactics; however, the higher foul play sheerly affected the overall conduct and outcome of the match.

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