In the J3 League competition last week, Omiya Ardija managed to scrape a narrow win over Yokohama SCC with a solitary goal. Despite an evenly matched game, statistically speaking, the crucial factors that majorly affected the final result were the early goal scored, the yellow card tally, and the number of fouls.

Yokohama SCC, the home team, started the game on a backfoot with an early goal scored by Omiya Ardija in the first half at 21:23. This early goal, despite being the only one scored during the match, had a significant bearing on how both teams approached the game post that. Breaking down defenses this early, Omiya Ardija managed to steel a psychological advantage, shifting the pressure onto SCC.

Where discipline was concerned, Yokohama SCC’s three yellow cards presented a certain degree of aggression, but at the same time, it demonstrated a lack of discretion, often disrupting the rhythm of their game. This was evident as two yellow cards were given in quick succession right before the halftime whistle at 38:51 and 45:08. Their third yellow card was handed out shortly into the second half at 59:03. In contrast, Omiya Ardija only obtained a single yellow card during the second half at 56:05.

Fouls committed by both teams were also important in analyzing the game. Yokohama SCC committed 8 fouls in total, compared to Ardija's 6. This partly explains SCC's higher yellow card count, as fouls often lead to cards. The constant stopping and starting of the play due to fouls may have affected Yokohama SCC's rhythm and flow during the game.

In terms of attempts to score, Yokohama SCC had 4 corner kicks while Omiya Ardija had 3. This suggests that the game was relatively closely fought, with Yokohama SCC marginally more aggressive in pushing forward, despite not finding the back of the net.

To conclude, the solitary goal scored early on combined with more disciplined play (lower yellow cards and fouls) from Omiya Ardija gave them the edge they needed to secure a victory in this J3 League match over Yokohama SCC. On the other hand, Yokohama SCC's inability to translate their aggression into the desired outcome reflected in their more substantial foul and yellow card count.

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