In a meeting between Sarpsborg 08 FF and Lillestrom SK, the Eliteserien match held on September 17, 2023, resulted in an emphatic 3-1 victory for Sarpsborg 08 FF. This report will identify the key statistics from this match which made a fundamental contribution to the eventual outcome.

Sarpsborg 08 FF significantly used the first half to establish their dominance, which resulted in them scoring two goals. The initial goal was scored at the 31:39 minute mark and they quickly followed it up with another at the 39:40 minute. This early advantage significantly impacted the game's momentum, putting Lillestrom SK on the back foot.

However, Lillestrom SK showed their resilience and managed to pull back a goal in the second half at 1:02:20, briefly changing the dynamics of the match. But unfortunately, their enthusiasm was short-lived after Sarpsborg 08 FF responded with another goal at 1:14:22, securing a more solid lead at 3-1. This half gave Sarpsborg 08 FF the benefit they needed to solidly maintain their lead through to the end of the match.

It's worth mentioning the discipline issue that affected Lillestrom SK, which saw them given a yellow card in the first half at the minute 25:37 and another one shortly after Sarpsborg's third goal in the second half at 1:14:30. An essential aspect of this match was the yellow cards, as Lillestrom had been booked twice in the match while Sarpsborg only once at 1:27:32. Although no red cards were given, this could have hindered Lillestrom's attempts to take control of the game, possibly impacting their aggression and tactical decisions, ensuring less risk of losing players in critical moments.

The match was relatively even when it came to corner kicks. Sarpsborg 08 FF having a slight edge with 9, against 8 for Lillestrom SK. Although not a huge difference, this may suggest a very slight territorial advantage for Sarpsborg, which could provide additional opportunities for goals.

In conclusion, an early lead from Sarpsborg 08 FF, along with some discipline issues from Lillestrom SK, notably tilted the scales in the home team's favor. While both teams showed resilience, the timing of Sarpsborg 08 FF goals, especially their response to Lillestrom SK's single goal, satisfiedly made them the victors of this encounter.

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