The football match of 3rd May 2023 in the J3 league saw FC Azul Claro Numazu play on home ground against Ehime FC with a final scoieline of 1-2. Ehime FC outperformed FC Azul Claro Numazu in terms of goals, but the statistical analysis of the game shows there's more to the game than just the score.

Let's dive into the game's key statistics.

The opening goal was scored by Ehime FC early in the first half at 15 minutes and 51 seconds. The home team, however, managed to level the game by scoring at 34 minutes and 53 seconds into the first half. Ehime FC then took the lead again early in the second half at 87 minutes and 41 seconds, eventually winning the match.

Despite their defeat, FC Azul Claro Numazu managed to win the battle of corner kicks: they had 7 corner kicks compared to 4 from Ehime FC. Still, they couldn't convert this advantage into goals. Although corner kicks typically provide a significant chance to score, this wasn't the case for Numazu. This suggests that the away team, Ehime FC, was more effective at defending set pieces.

A key factor in this game was maintaining discipline. This was evident as neither of the teams were issued any red cards or yellow cards. This lack of cards indicates a clean game, with each team respecting the rules, which had a positive impact on the overall flow of the game.

Throughout the game, both the home team and the away team exhibited commendable teamwork. But Ehime FC demonstrated a better implementation of strategic play, managing to score two crucial goals—one in each half—despite having fewer corner kick opportunities. This suggests that Ehime FC was more efficient and accurate in creating, developing, and converting their attacking opportunities into goals.

Even though FC Azul Claro Numazu lost the match, they managed to hold Ehime FC equal till towards the close of the second half - an indicator of their resilience.

In summary, while the match has been evenly contested in terms of discipline and possession (as indicated by corner kicks), Ehime FC edged out with sustained attacking efficiency that ultimately determined the match outcome. FC Azul Claro Numazu will look to learn from this match and improve its conversion rate from corner kicks and other goal-scoring opportunities.

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