In the NIFL Championship 1 evening showdown on December 1st, Dergview FC squared off with Institute FC at home, concluding an evenly fought battle in a 2-2 draw. The statistics of the game reveal how the numbers stacked up to shape the final result.

Taking initiative early in the match, Dergview FC struck their first goal at 00:43:23 in the first half, demonstrating their offensive prowess. They maintained the momentum and scored another goal at 00:48:09 early in the second half. Although taking a strong two-goal lead, Dergview FC could not sustain the pace and conceded two goals to their guests Institute FC in the latter part of the second half at 01:22:27 and 01:31:14, respectively.

Institute FC was aggressive in their play, evident from the higher number of fouls committed (16) compared to Dergview FC's ten. This intensity notably contributed to four yellow cards and one red card against Institute FC, which left them distinctly disadvantaged compared to Dergview FC who sustained only two yellow cards and no red cards. This disparity in cards could potentially signify a reputed defensive wall by Dergview FC.

However, aggressiveness wasn’t only reflected in fouls and cards. Institute FC commanded the match's set pieces, leveraging six corner kicks as opposed to Dergview FC's single corner kick. The corner kicks articulated Institute’s greater attacking threat generally and could have been a significant factor in their recovery from a two-goal deficit.

Assessed from offsides, both teams seemed relatively disciplined. Dergview FC went offside just once, while Institute FC was caught offside twice, suggesting both teams appeared tactically aligned and wary of committing too far forward before ensuring a secure ball possession.

Overall, match stats indicate an intense contest between two competitive teams. Despite Dergview FC’s early lead, Institute FC's increased attacking threat, as evidenced by the high number of corner kicks, coupled with their perseverance, ensured a comeback to share the points. However, their aggressive play did cost them a red card and numerous fouls, which they will have to carefully introspect for future matches. Equally, Dergview FC might need to work on protecting early leads in light of competitive aggression from persistent opponents.

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