The match between MFK Zemplin Michalovce and FC Spartak Trnava in Fortuna Liga proved to be a thrilling encounter, with FC Spartak Trnava securing a narrow victory of 4-3.

FC Spartak Trnava took an aggressive head start, burying three goals in the first 24 minutes, clearly dominating in attack during the early stages of the game. They created more goal scoring opportunities, which resulted in six corner kicks compared to Michalovce’s three.

The home team, MFK Zemplin Michalovce, despite conceding the early goals, showcased a commendable spirit to bounce back. They succeeded to net their first goal at the 36th minute of the first half, making the scoreline 1-3. However, the away team promptly extended the lead back to a three-goal margin just before half time.

The second half saw MFK Zemplin Michalovce fighting hard to reclaim lost ground. By the 51st minute of the second half, they had scored their second goal planting hopes of a comeback. With their third goal coming at 67 minutes into the second half, the home team reduced the gap to a single goal.

However, the defining dynamic of the second half came from three yellow cards issued against MFK Zemplin Michalovce. The first card came at 72 minutes into the match, followed by two more in rapid succession at the 92nd minute. The increased pressure from these penalizations likely affected the home team’s focus and strategy, impacting their ability to net an equalizer.

The discipline exhibited by FC Spartak Trnava kept them ahead and contributed towards the match's outcome. Only committing eight fouls and receiving a single yellow card, the away team managed to maintain control of the game efficiently without causing too much disruption. They also confirmed one offside, reflecting a well-calibrated and disciplined forward line.

In conclusion, the game was largely decided by FC Spartak Trnava's blistering early offensive from which MFK Zemplin Michalovce never quite recovered. Despite their commendable second-half efforts, the home side couldn’t compensate for the early blows, in part hindered by the impact of yellow cards. Discipline, as well as seized opportunities, proved to be the distinguishing factors that secured Spartak Trnava's victory in this game.

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