The J3 League clash between Ehime FC and FC Gifu on 8th April 2023 at 6:00 EEST was a tightly contested event with a significant contrast in team tactics being vividly evident. Despite the dominance of possession reflected in the corner kick figures for FC Gifu, Ehime FC, the home team, came out victorious, with a final score of 2-1.

One of the crucial factors that shaped the outcome was Ehime FC's efficiency in converting goals despite having only 2 corner kicks, compared to FC Gifu's 10. The early goal by Ehime FC in the first half at 23 minutes and 09 seconds allowed them to take command of the game. Managing to maintain the lead and build upon it in the second half at just 46 minutes and 34 seconds. Their ability to clinify their chances early in each half, gave them tactical superiority to manage the game from a leading stance.

On the other hand, FC Gifu despite amassing a staggering 10 corner kicks, were only able to convert one goal during the match. Their lone goal came at a relatively late time in the second half, at 1 hour, 2 minutes, and 58 seconds. This paints a picture of a team that indeed had significant offensive exchanges but failed to be clinical in their finishing.

From a disciplinary perspective, both teams demonstrated a comparable degree of restraint with each team only receiving one yellow card. Ehime FC's yellow card, being awarded late in the match at 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 22 seconds, therefore, didn't seem to have a tangible impact on the flow of the game or final outcome.

In conclusion, this match was a testament to the age-old soccer adage that what matters most is not how much you have the ball but what you do with it. Ehime FC was able to make the most of their limited opportunities, which ultimately led to their victory. Given these factors, bettors would be advised to look not just at possession or offensive numbers but also at shot conversion rates, and the timing of goals scored when placing future bets.

Belaboring on the possession or shot statistics alone the way FC Gifu controlled corner kicks, a bettor might have assumed them to be the superior side. However, as Ehime FC demonstrated, efficiency and the capacity for effective game management when in the lead can also significantly factor into determining the currency of football: goals.

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