In a breath-taking encounter in Liga 1 on May 12th, 2024, FBC Melgar dominated UTC Cajamarca with a sensational 6-2 victory. The decisive factors driving this unexpected turmoil were goal timings, corner kicks, and control over fouls and cards.

From the kick-off, it was apparent FBC Melgar came prepared. They opened up scoring at 6:42 minutes into the first half, setting the tone. They continued their offensive onslaught with a second goal at 31:14 minutes, demonstrating a potent early-stage aggression that UTC Cajamarca found challenging to counter.

Delivering a perfect mix of offensive efficiency and defensive solidity, Melgar displayed no signs of fatigue in the second half. They added four more goals to their tally, scored at 56:41, 76:57, 86:07, and 92:32 minutes into the match, clearly outperforming their opponents. Exceptional timing of their strikes kept Cajamarca on the backfoot and scrambling for defense.

Cajamarca did manage to score 2 goals in the second half, but their late efforts at 51:26 and 74:09 minutes were not enough to salvage the game.

Corner kicks, usually indicative of attacking pressure, were slightly in favor of Cajamarca with 6 against Melgar's 5. However, the conversion and effectiveness became a considerable issue for Cajamarca. While they had more opportunities, they failed to capitalize on them, indicating a lack of offensive coordination or a robust defense from Melgar.

A stark difference was noticed in terms of discipline on the field. Cajamarca managed their aggression better, accumulating only a single yellow card compared to Melgar's three, despite the physicality of the encounter being equal, as indicated by the four fouls committed by each team.

However, the discipline and number of cards did not significantly impact the match's result, given the superior offensive drive of FBC Melgar. They did risk the match getting out of control due to the high number of bookings, but they managed to maintain their lead and compose throughout.

On offsides, Melgar had one offence, indicating their constant probing and pushing against the Cajamarca backline. Conversely, a stark lack of offside from Cajamarca suggests less aggressive forward play, contributing to their loss.

Overall, FBC Melgar's commanding victory can be attributed to their lethal attacking efficiency and propensity to take and convert chances despite minor disciplinary issues. Conversely, UTC Cajamarca's inability to defend effectively and capitalise on corner kicks led to their downfall. Despite fewer cards and maintaining equal fouls, they couldn't translate this defensive discipline into effective aggression, reflecting in the results.

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