The J3 League match between FC Imabari and SC Sagamihara provided a great spectacle characterized by a high level of competitiveness and strategy yielding a 3-1 victory for the visiting team, SC Sagamihara.

FC Imabari drew the first blood, scoring an early goal at 02:14 in the first half, the lead, however, did not last long as SC Sagamihara equalized at 29:01. Despite Imabari managing to maintain more ball possession from their 6 corner kicks as opposed to Sagamihara’s single one, they couldn't capitalize on these set-piece opportunities. Sagamihara, on the other hand, showed clinical efficiency, scoring two more goals at 01:09:05 and 01:20:29 in the second half.

Discipline wise, FC Imabari were issued two yellow cards, one in each half while SC Sagamihara received one yellow card in the first half. The equal number of fouls at three apiece by both teams revealed a game played in high spirits. However, FC Imabari's two yellow cards, notably in the second half at 58:11, might have dampened their aggression, providing SC Sagamihara with more room to execute their game-play.

The most significant aspect contributing to the match's outcome was likely the SC Sagamihara's efficiency in front of goal. Despite having fewer corner kicks, they capitalized on their opportunities, showing superior precision in their attacks. FC Imabari, though having numerous set-piece opportunities, couldn't translate them into goals, indicating a lack of efficacy in the final third of the pitch.

In conclusion, while FC Imabari showed promise with their early goal and dominance in ball possession from corner kicks, they couldn't sustain the pressure. SC Sagamihara's efficiency in converting their attacks into goals was the key determinant to their victory. There was an equal balance in the discipline aspect of the game, but Sagamihara's fewer warnings could have given them more psychological freedom to play to their potential. The game stands as a testament to the adage, "it's not about how much you have the ball, but what you do with it".

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