The Liga 1 match on April 8, 2023, that took place at 23.00 EEST with Cienciano del Cusco, playing as the home team against Carlos A. Mannucci, displayed an astoundingly disciplined game, but marred by hard tackles with a total of 10 yellow cards issued, 4 for Cienciano and 6 for Mannucci.

The fierce battle appeared to be defined by defensive and physical play with the teams committing a total of 29 fouls; 16 from Cienciano and 13 from Mannucci. Notably, this level of physicality seemed to harbor its consequences predominantly for Mannucci, which had a player sent off with a red card, resulting from the accumulation of yellow cards.

Looking at the attacking prowess, Cienciano led with 7 corner kicks compared to Mannucci's three signaling a more offensive approach in their game plan. It is also evident that this offensive edge allowed them to score the only goal in the game during the second half.

While not expressly stated, the fact that the only goal of the match came in the second half, suggests that the first half might have been largely a tactical chess match, with both teams trying to impose their game plan without offering too much space to their adversaries.

Given the high amount of fouls, yellow cards, and one red card, discipline (or rather, lack of it) was a critical factor in this game, particularly for Mannucci. Their high frequency of disruptions disadvantaged them by consistently losing a player to a send-off which subsequently lowered their manpower on the pitch, thereby decreasing their odds of counteracting Cienciano's offence and ultimately leading to their downfall.

Furthermore, the home team's higher number of corner kicks offers another clue on their success, as such set-pieces can serve as significant opportunities for scoring. This dominance in offensive set-pieces, paired with solid defense managing to keep a clean sheet, allowed Cienciano del Cusco to take full advantage of the numerical superiority following the red card of their opponents, earning them a vital 1-0 victory in the Liga 1 competition.

In conclusion, despite the similar statistics in terms of fouls committed, the higher discipline from Cienciano in avoiding a red card, coupled with their superior offensive performance, led to their successful, though hard-fought victory. The punishing toll of yellow cards and the subsequent red card for Mannucci impacted the balance of the match significantly.

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