This match-up between the FK Haugesund and SK Brann in the Eliteserien of November 11, 2023, saw SK Brann emerge victorious with a well-deserved 2-0 win.

Despite playing on their home ground, FK Haugesund was unable to convert any scoring opportunities in the match. SK Brann was efficient, creating more chances from fewer corner kicks - 5 as compared to Haugesund's 2, which shows their tactical superiority in set-pieces. The fact that Brann were able to score two goals first half also highlights their proficiency in counter-attack gameplay.

The timeline of goals is also telling for SK Brann's offensive strategy, netting their first goal a bit past 16 minutes into the first half and following it up with the second around the 38th minute. This saw Brann maintain a comfortable lead, which provided them with a psychological advantage leading into the second half, eventually translating into a clean sheet at the final whistle. Therefore, the conceded goals at these crucial moments significantly affected FK Haugesund's morale and game plan.

The discipline of both teams was questionable with a total of 5 yellow cards shown throughout the match - 3 to Haugesund and 2 to Brann. However, the manner in which these yellow cards were distributed is key. For FK Haugesund, their first card came shortly past the 26th minute, which could have disrupted their rhythm and perhaps contributed to their failure to score.

In direct contrast, SK Brann's first yellow card came almost immediately after the match started. However, rather than breaking their momentum, SK Brann seemed to turn the dynamic of receiving the yellow cards into motivation that fuelled their subsequent two-goal lead in the first half.

Meanwhile, FK Haugesund's fouls were comparatively less (3) than SK Brann's (2). However, with more yellow cards, it paints a picture of Haugesund's disruptive play which gave them less of the ball, disrupting their chances of a comeback.

The offsides tell a similar story. Haugesund had only 1 offside implying they weren't pushing for goals as aggressively as SK Brann, who had 3 offsides. This further underscores how less productive Haugesund were offensively compared to Brann.

One important takeaway for bettors here: the number of yellow cards don’t directly influence the outcome. Despite having more yellow cards (3) to Brann's 2, Haugesund couldn't tip the scales. Similarly, Brann had more offsides and fewer corner kicks, yet they triumphed suggesting aggressive play and efficient utilization of resources are more significant determinants in matches.

In conclusion, the key factors bearing the most significant impact on this match were the strategic utilization of corner kicks, psychological implications of early scoring and disciplined yet aggressive play from SK Brann.

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