The Liga 2 match held on November 18th, 2023 between Persiba Balikpapan and Persipura Jayapura proved to be an exhilarating contest. Persiba Balikpapan emerged victorious, beating Persipura Jayapura with a score of 3-1. This victory can be attributed to key performance indicators rather than the superiority in ball handling and offensive threats from their opposition.

Despite a fast response from Persipura Jayapura after Persiba Balikpapan's early goal in the 7th minute, Balikpapan managed to stay resilient, striking back quickly in the 14th minute making the score 2-1 in the first half, and extended their lead to 3-1 in the second half, timed at 76:23.

It's important to note that Persipura Jayapura dominated on corner kicks with 10 to Balikpapan's 1, indicating their aggressive offense and considerably putting pressure on Balikpapan's defense. However, they failed to capitalize on these opportunities, which significantly affected the match outcome.

In terms of discipline, both teams had a fairly uneven match. Persiba Balikpapan received 3 yellow cards-one in the first half and two near the end of the second half, while Persipura Jayapura got 2 yellow cards all in the first half. Neither team, however, received an expulsion. This data shows the heated and highly combative nature of the match, with both teams fiercely challenging each other's offenses.

The offside statistics were in favor of Persipura Jayapura with only one compared to Balikpapan’s three. The game pointed to the strategic defensive line of Persipura Jayapura which succeeded in drawing their opposition into offside positions. On the other side, it also could suggest a lack of attacking organization from Persiba Balikpapan.

In summary, even though Persipura Jayapura showed an assertive game with domination in corner kicks and tactical offsides, it was Persiba Balikpapan's clinical finishing that determined the outcome of the match. Their ability to convert their goal chances with efficacy and precision, despite their less organized attacking strategy, secured their success. These factors ultimately had the most significant impact on the match outcome.

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