In a thrilling match at the 1st Division, Fredrikstad FK emerged victoriously at home with a 3-1 win over IK Start. The statistical analysis provides a deeper insight into how the match unfolded and the factors that contributed to the final outcome.

Goals were a decisive factor in this game, with Fredrikstad FK, having found the back of the net three times, outscored IK Start by a two-goal margin. They kicked off the scoring very early during the first half at 00:33:42, put another in early in the second half at 00:51:33, and then sealed their victory late in the match at 01:35:26. IK Start managed to pull one back halfway through the second half, at 00:58:44, but it was not enough to turn the tide in their favor.

Despite dominating in terms of the number of yellow cards, showing a more aggressive style of play, Fredrikstad FK kept themselves clean from any red cards, similar to their opponents. Home team received 3 yellow cards, all in the second half, highlighting a more defensive and fouling inducing play strategy in the later part of the game. IK Start, however, played a more disciplined game with just one yellow card offense in the second half at 00:47:06.

Corner kicks also played a vital role in judging the performance of the teams. IK Start had an edge with seven corner kicks, compared to Fredrikstad FK's six. However, it's clear that Fredrikstad was more efficient in utilizing their opportunities from the corners since they managed to put more goals on the board.

In terms of teamwork and overall performance, Fredrikstad FK managed to convert more of their opportunities into goals, exhibited a more cohesive unit, and had a more balanced game approach, even with a more aggressive style compared to IK Start.

In conclusion, the match was won by Fredrikstad FK's better conversion rate, whereas, IK Start, despite having more corner kicks, couldn't capitalise on them. Their single goal shows a less effective attack, and perhaps an over-dependence on set-pieces proved costly in their pursuit of an equalizer. An increased level of aggressiveness by home team in the second half of the game also seemed to disrupt the rhythm of IK Start in the later stages of the game.

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