In the J2 League fixture on 19th August 2023, Ventforet Kofu hosted Jubilo Iwata in a tightly contested match. Though scoring was minimal, the one goal that Jubilo Iwata scored during the first half was enough to secure the win.

Despite Jubilo’s victory, the game was tightly contested in field play. Although Ventforet Kofu failed to find the back of the net, it wasn’t for lack of trying. The home team edged out the goal attempts with five corner kicks as compared to Jubilo Iwata’s seven. However, the lack of accuracy in these attempts was felt as all five attempts failed to convert into goals, contributing significantly to the home team’s loss.

Discipline was another aspect influencing the outcome of the match. Both the teams struggled to maintain a disciplined game play in the second half. Ventforet Kofu was shown one yellow card at 74:12 minutes into the game while Jubilo Iwata accumulated two yellows, given at 81:19 and 83:51 minutes respectively. No red cards were shown, suggesting that despite the lack of discipline in terms of cards, the fouls committed were not severe enough to warrant a sending off.

The away team, despite the disciplinary lapses, managed to rally their defense following their lone goal in the first half, successfully closing out Ventforet Kofu’s attempts to equalize the game. The goal, scored at the 42:35 mark was the decisive factor in the game, thanks to team Jubilo Iwata’s subsequent disciplined defense.

Overall, while Ventforet Kofu had opportunities to level the score, their lack of precision in finishing was their downfall. On the other hand, Jubilo Iwata, despite challenges in discipline, managed to hold onto their slim lead boosted significantly by their strong defensive performance, earning them a crucial three points.

From this match data, it can be concluded that while possession and attempts matter, precision in finishing and disciplined defense play an equally, if not more important role, in determining the outcome of a match.

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