The match between Raufoss Fotball IL and IK Start on August 20th served as a gripping reminder of the unpredictability and excitability of football. The home team, Raufoss Fotball IL, walked away with a hard-earned 2-1 victory, riding on the back of an early goal and a solid defensive performance.

In the attacking third, Raufoss Fotball IL was more efficient despite having fewer corner kicks. With only 3 corner kicks compared to IK Start's 5, they had fewer opportunities to score from set pieces. However, the rapid goal after just 6 minutes and 10 seconds into the game set the tone for the match and established an early lead that proved insurmountable. The second Raufoss goal, at 60 minutes and 15 seconds into the match, served to further consolidate their lead.

IK Start, despite having more corner kicks, could only find the net once at 64 minutes and 23 seconds into the match. Their attacking efforts were commendable but fell short when it mattered most - in front of the goal. The lack of offsides from IK Start indicates that they played a disciplined offensive game, but it did not translate into goal-scoring opportunities.

IK Start was more aggressive in general play, evident from their higher foul count and the four yellow cards issued. These fouls, including the two in the first half and the two in the second half, disrupted the flow of their game and possibly led to them being on the back foot. Moreover, this aggressive style of play did not lead to a higher goal tally but could have unsettled Raufoss Fotball IL - a tactical move that may have been unsuccessful here but could yield positive results in another match context.

When it comes to fair play and discipline, Raufoss Fotball IL overdid IK Start as they completed the game without any yellow or red cards. This data suggests that they were able to maintain their composure throughout the match, leading to effective outcomes and fewer unforced errors.

In conclusion, despite an aggressive game from IK Start, the more composed performance from Raufoss Fotball IL coupled with an early goal and excellent defensive play led to their victory. The away team needs to work on their discipline without reducing their aggressiveness, while the home team will hope to carry this performance into their future matches.

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