In an intense encounter between PFC Sochi and Fakel Voronezh in the Russian Cup, PFC Sochi emerged victorious with a two-goal margin. Despite a good number of corner kicks by Fakel Voronezh (6, compared to Sochi's 3), they weren't able to convert those chances into goals.

PFC Sochi played an aggressive and effective game upfront, with goals clocked at the 28th and 41st minute mark of the first half. This put them in a comfortable position heading into the second half. Meanwhile, Fakel Voronezh struggled to make a considerable impact in their attacking front being caught offside 3 times, possibly due to PFC Sochi's tight defensive lines.

On the disciplinary front, both teams ended up being equally cautioned with 3 yellow cards each. Most of these bookings took place in the second half, showing an increased physicality as the game progressed.

Despite having fewer corner kicks, PFC Sochi's excellently organized set-piece execution gave them the upper hand. Fakel Voronezh, on the other hand, couldn't capitalize on their corner opportunities showing a lack of precision in their attacking third.

In terms of fouls, PFC Sochi conceded more with a total of 12, 3 more than Fakel Voronezh’s 9. However, this did not significantly impact the match's outcome as both teams maintained their discipline with no red cards issued.

Digging deeper into team performance, PFC Sochi’s attacking efficiency was clearly superior, by scoring 2 goals from relatively fewer offensive opportunities. Fakel Voronezh’s attacks, on the other hand, lacked effectiveness despite having more corner kicks, often thwarted by offsides and solid defending from Sochi.

In conclusion, the match was decided by PFC Sochi's ability to effectively convert their chances into goals in the first half. Fakel Voronezh, despite their more offensive opportunities, were unable to find a breakthrough, highlighting PFC Sochi's superior tactical execution both offensively and defensively. Consequently, the discipline shown by both teams, given the number of fouls and booked incidents, added a level of intensity that reflected in the tightness of the game.

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