The Sunday afternoon's J3 League match between Fukushima United FC and Yokohama SCC ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for the visitors, thanks to a lone goal early in the second half. In evaluating the decisive factors from the match, significant emphasis must be placed on the strong defensive performance of Yokohama SCC and the disciplinary issues faced by Fukushima United FC.

Despite having more corner kick opportunities, Fukushima United FC was unable to convert these into scoring opportunities, with a total of 9 corner kicks throughout the match. In contrast, Yokohama SCC, while having fewer corners, (6), managed to maintain an effective defense, restricting Fukushima's scoring chances despite their dominance in set pieces.

Notably, Fukushima's difficulty in maintaining possession manifested in the number of yellow cards they collected. The home team had their first booking in the 43rd minute of the first half – suggesting an impact on their rhythm and possibly, their game-plan, and it did not get better from then on. Their second yellow card came in the 59th minute of the second half, adding to the pressure and hindrance in their ability to mount a successful comeback.

Yokohama SCC exhibited better discipline, picking up only one yellow card in the later stages of the second half (in the 97th minute). By this time, they had already scored the decisive goal at the 53rd minute, meaning that they were in a position to exert control over the match's remaining minutes.

In terms of the crucial goal, Yokohama SCC showed efficient use of their scoring opportunities. Their only goal came early in the second half, providing them with the key advantage and allowing them to concentrate on protecting their lead. While the timing of the goal was great, the rest of the match indicates a disciplined and calculated performance from Yokohama SCC.

Overall, this match was an exemplification of how discipline, efficient goal scoring, and effective defense can be instrumental in shaping the outcome of a match. Despite facing a team that was dominant in terms of set-piece opportunities, Yokohama SCC were remarkably efficient, both defensively and offensively, in securing the victory. Fukushima United FC, in contrast, were unable to capitalize on their chances, with their disciplinary lapses further complicating their efforts.

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