In last night's League Cup match, Sporting CP proved their mettle and defeated the home team, FC Arouca, by 2 goals to 1. The encounter was a tightly contested spectacle, the outcome of which was largely shaped by strategic possession, tactical usage of corners, and discipline (or the lack thereof) on the home team's part.

Sporting CP's initial breakthrough came quite early (at 51:36 into the first half), setting a competitive and challenging tone that FC Arouca had to match. This early goal was a significant factor in creating the offensive momentum maintained by Sporting CP which, together with their 6 offside penalties, indicates their aggressive forward push throughout the match.

FC Arouca, on the other hand, pulled a comeback early in the second half at 57:14, raising the stakes and validating their attempt to maintain equilibrium in the match. However, their attempt was thwarted by Sporting CP’s reliable defense and their second goal at 81:24 minutes into the game.

Sporting CP's significant advantage in corners (8 as compared to the home team's 4) suggests a more proactive offensive strategy, putting sustained pressure on FC Arouca’s defense. This advantage was potentially decisive in generating additional goal scoring opportunities that increased the chances of Sporting CP taking the lead.

Discipline, or specifically the lack of it, seemed to be a major drawback for FC Arouca who accumulated a whopping 6 yellow cards, with a majority (4 out of 6) procured in the second half, often breaking their rhythm and subsequently disrupting their gameplay. In contrast, Sporting CP, with only 2 yellow cards, demonstrated a more controlled and strategic execution.

In terms of physicality, FC Arouca committed nearly twice as many fouls as Sporting CP (13 vs 7). This may be indicative of a more desperate or less disciplined defensive strategy on FC Arouca's part, which, along with their 2 offsides, resulted in less fluid play and fewer successful attacking movements.

To sum up, superior offensive tactics and better disciplinary control played pivotal roles in the win for Sporting CP. Their early goal set the tone, their advantage in corner kicks provided sustained pressure, and their comparative discipline in the face of FC Arouca’s numerous yellow cards, marked the crucial difference.

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