The game between Ehime FC and Fagiano Okayama FC in the J2 League on April 7, 2024, unfolded to be a closely fought, adrenaline-filled encounter ending in a 2-2 deadlock.

Ehime FC, the home team, scored the first goal of the match abruptly only 11 minutes into the first half. This early incidence was probably due to a lack of organization in the Fagiano Okayama defense early on as teams remain generally off balance during this period. This could be further indicated by the noticeably more significant number of corner kicks awarded to Fagiano Okayama FC (12), compared to just a single one for Ehime FC, as positioning in defense is crucial in preventing corner kicks. However, the home team had a higher count in terms of fouls (12) than Fagiano Okayama FC (9), which shows the aggressive or possibly desperate style of play they adopted to sustain their lead.

The second half witnessed a dramatic turn of events. Fagiano Okayama FC managed to equalize 7 minutes into the second half. In light of the escalating competitiveness, Ehime FC responded immediately with another goal, maintaining their lead only two minutes after Fagiano Okayama's equalizer, quite a commendable show of resilience and teamwork from Ehime FC.

Affecting the pace of the game by strategic breaks and fouls is often part of the tactical schema, reflected in the higher disciplinary counts against Fagiano Okayama FC. They earned two yellow cards, obtained at 54 and 80 minutes into the second half. In contrast, no yellow cards were drawn by the home team, but they had one player sent off.

Towards the end of the game, at the 91-minute mark, Fagiano Okayama managed to draw level once more. The ten man defense of Ehime FC could not prevent a late equalizer, and they were chasing status quo numbers by the end of regulation time.

Overall, Fagiano Okayama FC showed more control of the game, as indicated by the corner kick count. Their approach, characterized by ongoing pressing and attacking, rendered its reward in the form of two goals, showing a high efficacy rate. On the other hand, Ehime FC managed to hold their ground for most of the match, despite having a player sent off, a test of their tactical adaptability and defensive resilience.

In closing, the match outcome was significantly influenced by the home team's red card, which resulted in an advantage for Fagiano Okayama, allowing them to even the score. Also, Fagiano Okayama's tactical supremacy in the match was highlighted by a high number of corner kicks, indicating their attacking and pressing playstyle, leading to frequent incursions into Ehime FC's defensive third. This allowed them to secure a draw, even though they were falling behind twice during the match.

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