A fiercely contested encounter took place in the J3 League on June 2, between FC Azul Claro Numazu and Kataller Toyama. FC Azul Claro emerged victorious with a goal margin of 1-0. The single goal of the match came late in the second half, at 57:10.

Observing the course of the match, both teams were measured and strategic in their approach. FC Azul Claro Numazu and Kataller Toyama matched each other evenly in terms of corner kicks, with each team securing five. This is indicative of select opportunities created by both teams in their bid for supremacy. However, it was FC Azul Claro Numazu that capitalised on one such opportunity resulting in their winning goal.

An interesting observation from the match revolved around the disciplinary actions. FC Azul Claro Numazu received two yellow cards in the first half of the match. These came at 15:46 and 36:49 respectively, which could have potentially disrupted their momentum earlier on in the match. Toyama, on the other hand, only saw a single yellow card nearing the end of the second half at 1:34:30. Nevertheless, this did not seem to either disrupt Azul Claro Numazu's stability or provide an advantage to Toyama. To the teams' credit, however, they both ensured that these sanctions did not escalate to red cards.

There was also a significantly low count of fouls in the match. The home team, FC Azul Claro Numazu, committed two fouls, which was one more than Kataller Toyama. This low foul count contributes to the larger picture of a well-disciplined, strategic and sportsmanlike match, allowing for a focus on pure skill and strategic play rather than aggressive behaviour.

In terms of the game's outcome, FC Azul Claro Numazu's gritty determination and resilience despite the early yellow cards were essential. Their ability to continue creating good chances, as reflected in the corner kicks, and finally capitalize on one of these opportunities gave them the edge.

However, it should also be considered that Kataller Toyama was not far behind in terms of performance. With nearly equal statistics in corner kicks and fouls, and fewer yellow cards, their game-play can be considered almost at par with the winning team.

In conclusion, this match showed two evenly matched teams where FC Azul Claro Numazu managed to use their opportunities slightly better to land the decisive single goal. There was a thin line in terms of performance, and the match could have easily had a different outcome with a slight shift in favour. It further highlights the importance of strategic discipline and effective use of opportunities in deciding the outcome of closely contested encounters.

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