In an intense match in the Qatar Stars League, Al Arabi SC Doha edged out Al Wakrah with a 2-1 victory. With a close possession game and a significant number of scoring opportunities from both sides, the match once again showed why football is a game of highs and lows.

Even though they lost, Al Wakrah started the first half on a high note, scoring a quick goal at the 24th minute. The intensity of their game was also evident in the number of yellow cards they received - three in the first half itself. However, despite their aggressive play, they could not make an impact in terms of goals.

Al Arabi SC Doha, on the other hand, played a more disciplined game but started on a slightly lower note with a yellow card in the 17th minute. They failed to score in the first half, but came back strong in the second half with two goals at the 76th and 87th minute respectively.

The second half saw Al Arabi SC Doha getting their second yellow card at the 91st minute. This implies that their strategy to hold back in the first half and then go all out in the second half worked well for them.

As far as corner kicks are concerned, Al Wakrah outperformed Al Arabi SC Doha with 6 kicks to Doha's 5. This shows the clear willingness of Al Wakrah to create scoring opportunities. Despite their best efforts, however, they were not able to make the most of this advantage.

A pivotal moment in the match that was perhaps instrumental in determining the outcome was the red card that Al Wakrah received. This resulted in them playing with a man down, therefore giving Al Arabi SC an advantage, both numerically and psychologically.

In conclusion, there were several factors that determined the outcome of the match. Al Wakrah's aggressive play resulting in an early lead but also numerous penalties, along with Al Arabi SC Doha's well calculated and disciplined strategy of biding their time in the first half and then striking in the second half were standout aspects of the game. Ultimately, the match was a testament to the statement, "it's not always about how you start, but how you finish."

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