In this riveting Cup match held on May 25th, 2023, FK Haugesund defeated Staal Jorpeland IL with a scoreline of 2-1. This result was mainly influenced by the away team's dominating performance in the first half where both their goals were scored and by taking the lion's share of corner kicks throughout the game.

FK Haugesund came out of the gates fast, solidifying their attacking intent with an early goal at 17:03, swiftly followed by their second at 28:22, all in the first half. With a 2-0 lead going into the break, they had put up a significant barrier to surpass for the home team while simultaneously easing pressure on their own defense.

Corner kicks played a vital role in FK Haugesund's offensive strategy. Taking a whopping 17 corners compared to Staal Jorpeland IL's minimal 3, their persistent pressure kept the home team boxed in their own half for much of the game.

In contrast, Staal Jorpeland IL seemed to buckle under the pressure they were under. Their inability to create enough scoring opportunities was evident in the corner kick statistic. Furthermore, their lone goal came quite late into the second half at 87:39, leaving them with little time to change the tide of the game.

Discipline might also be a factor that held the home team back. The only yellow card of the match was issued to a player from Staal Jorpeland IL at 84:42, just before their only goal was scored. This could have disrupted their momentum in the final stages of the game where they had to simultaneously manage with a cautioned player and find another goal.

Interestingly, fouling was not a significant part of the game, with only two fouls committed by each team showing a game primarily driven by skill and strategy rather than physicality.

In conclusion, the away team's aggressive and precise play in the first half and their success with corner kicks was the difference between the two sides. Although Staal Jorpeland IL managed to score a goal late in the game, it proved too little too late. On another day, better discipline and capitalizing on set-piece opportunities could lead to a different outcome for the home side. Conversely, FK Haugesund would ideally want to continue this approach in their matches going forward.

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