In the match held on October 31, 2023, FC Baltika Kaliningrad showed a compelling performance against Akhmat Grozny in the Russian Cup. FC Baltika Kaliningrad won a decisive victory with a 4-1 score line. While Akhmat Grozny started the match on a promising note by securing the first goal within the 34th minute of the first half, it was FC Baltika Kaliningrad who eventually overcame the initial setback to triumph.

Even though Akhmat Grozny commanded seven corner kicks as opposed to FC Baltika Kaliningrad’s five, the home team was more effective in making opportunities count. The home team demonstrated robust teamwork and strategic play, enabling them to launch back with a first-half equalizer, only 11 minutes after conceding the first goal.

The second half was largely dominated by FC Baltika Kaliningrad, who scored three goals uninterrupted. They found an early second-half advantage at 48th minute, which appeared to have pulled the rug out under Akhmat Grozny, thereby influencing match dynamics significantly.

FC Baltika Kaliningrad’s disciplined team play and less aggressive, yet effective approach was evidenced through their less aggressive play style, marked by fewer fouls than Akhmat Grozny's eight. This reduced the number of interruptions in their game, which may have indirectly contributed to maintaining a consistent pressure on the opposition and subsequently, the victory.

However, it must be noted that card infractions on both sides were high. With Akhmat Grozny receiving three and FC Baltika Kaliningrad receiving two yellow cards respectively, both teams demonstrated higher levels of aggression. It could be argued that Akhmat Grozny’s three back-to-back yellow cards within the second half may have affected the team's coordination and attitude, leading to a more defensive approach that did not favor their position in this match.

In conclusion, FC Baltika Kaliningrad's combination of disciplined teamwork and effective utilization of opportunities outplayed Akhmat Grozny. Despite being physically more assertive in gameplay as shown by fouls, Akhmat Grozny was at a noticeable disadvantage, this could be due to their higher number of yellow cards, some of which occurred consecutively, impacting the team's morale, coordination, and ability to maintain offensive pressure. FC Baltika Kaliningrad's calm and composed retaliative strategy, along with efficient execution from corners resulted in a decisive victory in this Russian Cup match.

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