In this thrilling match of the Russian Cup between home team Krylia Sovetov Samara and visiting FC Baltika Kaliningrad, the away team managed to turn the game around with a second-half surge, winning the match by a narrow margin of 3-2. Let's delve deeper into the statistical factors that determined the game.

From the kickoff, Krylia Sovetov Samara established dominance by scoring the first goal of the match in just over 10 minutes into the first half, implying a strong initial offensive rhythm. However, this momentum did not last.

Despite having less possession as indicated by fewer corner kicks (3 vs. 6), FC Baltika Kaliningrad managed to level the game shortly into the second half, and then capitalize on their momentum by extending their lead with two more goals in the 67th and 74th minutes. These statistics underline the away team's high efficiency in creating chances and converting them into goals when compared to the home team, which failed to further materialize their advantage in corner kicks.

Moreover, Krylia Sovetov Samara had fewer offside calls (1 vs. 4), indicating better pacing and positioning, whereas the higher frequency of offsides for Baltika might signal more aggressive or risk-taking attempts to break through Samara's defense.

On the disciplinary front, Baltika’s players received a single yellow card, hinting at a well-disciplined game compared to the home team which managed to avoid receiving any yellow cards. Additionally, both teams were careful to avoid red cards, ensuring that they maintained their full squad for the entirety of the match.

There was close competition in terms of fouls, with FC Baltika committing one more foul than Krylia Sovetov Samara (6 vs. 5). This figure might hint at a slightly more aggressive game from Baltika, possibly a factor in their second-half comeback.

Finally, despite the home team scoring a late goal in the 89th minute, they couldn't capitalize on it leaving the scoreline 3-2 in favor of FC Baltika Kaliningrad.

In conclusion, while Krylia Sovetov Samara commanded the game's initial part, FC Baltika Kaliningrad demonstrated greater goal efficiency by capitalizing on fewer opportunities. Additionally, their riskier offensive strategy, as suggested by their higher offside count, seems to have paid off. The game displayed tight competition, and the overall match statistics suggest that both teams had their strengths, with the decisive factor being the effective utilization of obtained chances.

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