In what was an action-packed game in the First League, FK Zeleznicar Pancevo came out victorious in front of their home crowd, beating FK IMT Novi Beograd 2-0. The captain of Zeleznicar, who made both the assists, was instrumental in the win, and it was their defensive solidity that kept the IMT goalless.

The first goal came at 58:50, with Zeleznicar opening the scoring in the second half, giving them a 1-0 lead. The second goal, merely four minutes later at 54:11, sealed the game for them. It's significant to note the close timing of the goals, suggesting a real push from Zeleznicar at the start of the second half to take control of the game, which ultimately paid off.

Although IMT put up a hard fight, the statistics show a lack of efficiency on their part. Despite having 5 corner kicks, they failed to convert any of these chances into goals. Zeleznicar showed excellent defending skills and goalkeeper performance as they successfully thwarted all these set pieces. Comparatively, Zeleznicar made good use of their 6 corners, with both goals coming from such plays.

The match was clearly a rough battle, as indicated by the high number of yellow cards, with each team ending the match with three. The intensity of the game escalated in the second half with both teams receiving all their bookings in this half. The tight time frame between the yellow cards, particularly for the away team with two cards within a minute suggests some on-field disagreements and added tension.

Despite the equal number of yellow cards, the home team appeared to sustain their discipline better. Their yellow cards were distributed across the later span of the second half, as opposed to IMT whose three yellows were almost back to back between 01:17:45 and 01:30:02, indicating a period of increased pressure and perhaps frustration from the away team, leading to disciplinary infringements.

In conclusion, the match was a showcase of discipline, effective utilization of opportunities, and defensive solidity by Zeleznicar Pancevo. The lack of goal conversions from IMT evidently impacted the result. The timing of the home team's goals and their ability to capitalise on their corner kicks were key factors leading to their win. The high count of yellow cards from both sides also added an element of intense competition to the game.

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