In what was an evenly contested match up in Liga 2, CSA Steaua Bucuresti held their home ground against CSM Alexandria, with both teams finding the back of the net once, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Taking a closer look at the data, there are key influences that played a significant part in dictating the final result.

First and foremost, the timing of goals plays a pivotal role. The home team broke the deadlock early in the first half at the 22:59 minute mark, instilling an early advantage for CSA Steaua Bucuresti. However, with CSM Alexandria drawing level just a minute before the end of the first half (44:09), it allowed the away team to reestablish their footing going into the break. Considering that most goals in football are scored in the last 5 minutes of each half, it demonstrated CSM Alexandria's robust response to CSA Steaua Bucuresti's early opener.

Although the home team dominated the Corner kicks count with eight as compared to just two for CSM Alexandria, they failed to capitalize on these set-piece opportunities. Despite having a fourfold advantage in corner kicks, CSA Steaua Bucuresti couldn’t convert that dominance into more goals, which proved crucial when considering the match outcome.

Equally interesting to note is that both teams were level pegged when it came to fouls committed, with each team guilty of 16 fouls suggesting a parity in terms of physicality and aggression. However, the home team's discipline was significantly poorer, racking up three yellow cards and one red, compared to the away team which didn't receive any cards. The timing of the home team's yellow cards, especially the one received early (03:57) in the first half, could have had a psychological impact and prompted a more cautious approach, hindering their performance and player availability.

In conclusion, while CSA Steaua Bucuresti had advantageous set pieces and made an early breakthrough, their inability to capitalize on corners mixed with discipline issues considerably influenced the final outcome. On the other side, CSM Alexandria displayed resilience by equalizing before half-time and maintaining a better disciplinary record, factors that undoubtedly helped them secure a draw on away grounds.

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