In the 2024 Eliteserien, the match between Sandefjord Fotball and HamKam proved to be an exciting, closely contested match. Despite home grounds advantage, Sandefjord fell short against HamKam in a 2-1 defeat. This loss was largely impacted by the disciplined playing style of HamKam, who managed to maintain a clean sheet in terms of cards.

HamKam kicked off the proceedings with a goal in the 8th minute of the match which set an aggressive pace and immediately put pressure on Sandefjord Fotball, pushing them into a defensive mode. However, they managed to recover swiftly and levelled the score with a goal in the 40th minute, ensuring that the first half ended without anyone's dominance being clearly established. Sandefjord's first yellow card came early in the game, just 15 minutes into the first half, a factor that possibly contributed to their reduced attacking intensity.

Remarkably, despite having fewer corner kicks (4) as compared to Sandefjord's 6, HamKam was able to maximise efficiency and turned the odds into their favour with a decisive goal in the 59th minute. This suggests a superior level of coordination and precision in HamKam's approach towards set pieces. Meanwhile, offsides seemed to be a non-issue for both teams, with only 1 instance recorded for HamKam and none for Sandefjord.

The number of fouls were equal at 6 each, indicating a balanced level of aggression, however, Sandefjord failed in the disciplinary front, registering another yellow card in the second half. This could have dampened their offensive capabilities for fear of accumulating red cards.

In conclusion, the match was decided by clinical finishing, disciplined conduct, and effective utilization of corner kicks by HamKam, compared to the inefficiencies and lack of discipline displayed by Sandefjord Fotball. The statistics strongly indicate that HamKam's victory was well deserved and was not the result of luck or random circumstances. To improve, Sandefjord needs to work on discipline and capitalizing on their set pieces.

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