In a thrilling encounter in the J.League Cup, Consadole Sapporo edged past Jubilo Iwata with a 3-2 victory. Although the match saw a good level of competitiveness from both teams, the superior offensive performance from Consadole Sapporo, as inferred from the statistics, played a key role in securing the game.

Consadole Sapporo applied pressure in the opponent’s half right from the onset. Even though they were the visiting team, they remained more offensive and showed more initiative in creating goal opportunities, proven by the fact they had twice the number of corner kicks (8) compared to Jubilo Iwata (4). Consequently, the attacking tactics paid off with the team scoring two goals within six minutes (from the 49th to 55th minute).

However, Jubilo Iwata didn’t give up without a show of defiance, making an impressive comeback from 0-2 to level the game at 2-2, demonstrating a burst of offensive prowess in a relatively short time (65th to 71st minute).

One statistic that stood out in this game was the disciplinary issue faced by Consadole Sapporo, resulting in a considerably higher number of yellow cards (5 to Jubilo's 0), including two within the first half. This could be considered a risk factor for the team, threatening to reduce them numerically and provide Jubilo Iwata with a man advantage during the game.

Nevertheless, despite the higher frequency of fouls, Consadole Sapporo managed to regain the lead at the 97th minute, sealing their victory. Their disciplined defense, evident from only one offside against them as compared to Jubilo Iwata's three, was another key factor in holding off a further fightback from their opponent.

In conclusion, although the match was vehemently contested and Jubilo Iwata effectively retaliated against Consadole's initial advances, it was the superior attacking efforts, strategic offense, and disciplined defense by Consadole Sapporo that had the most remarkable impact on the final outcome.

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