The Empress's Cup - Women's match between Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies and Sanfrecce Hiroshima was quite the spectacle. With the final score at 7-5 in favour of Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, this was indeed a high-scoring, ardently contested game.

Urawa started the game on the front foot and justified their approach by scoring twice before the half-time whistle. A goal at 00:18:13 and 00:41:25 showed their offensive superiority in the first half. However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima wouldn't go down easily and retaliated with two goals of their own at 00:47:29 in the first half and later at 00:59:45 in the second half. The battle extended into overtime with Sanfrecce managing to pull one back at 01:30:54 only for Urawa to equalize at 01:51:55. Urawa then proceeded to secure the win in the nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

In terms of set-pieces, this game was evenly matched. With Sanfrecce Hiroshima earning 9 corner kicks, they were ahead of Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies, who secured 7. This suggests that the away team had better chances of capitalizing on these opportunities, yet it was Urawa who capitalized on their opportunities more effectively.

Disciplinary issues cropped up throughout the match, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima picking up 2 yellow cards in comparison to Urawa's 1 yellow card. Hiroshima's first yellow came in the first half at the 00:27:24 mark, while the second came during the first half of overtime at 01:44:04, possibly hinting towards a tactical effort to slow down the game. In contrast, Urawa kept their discipline until the second half where they got their only card at 01:31:52.

What proved more impactful upon the outcome of the match were the multiple goals scored, which notably showcased Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies' firepower. Their ability to consistently find the net despite being at a set-piece disadvantage was arguably the key factor in their victory.

Overall, while both teams showcased aggressive play and offensive chances, it was the Urawa Red Diamonds Ladies who were able to convert their opportunities more efficiently - enough to make their mark and clinch a thrilling victory. Ultimately, their attacking prowess and ability to respond to pressure swiftly served as crucial elements that helped them secure the win.

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