In the April 19 match of the Copa Libertadores, Boca Juniors faced off against Deportivo Pereira. The result was a narrow 2-1 win for Boca Juniors, but a deeper dive into the statistics reveals a much more competitive match than what the scoreboard initially presents.

Boca Juniors capitalized on their home ground advantage, scoring two goals in the game's later stages. Both of their goals came in the second half; the equalizer at 01:28:41 and the winner ten minutes later at 01:38:38. Deportivo Pereira had initially taken the lead early in the second half at 01:15:47, but couldn't maintain their one-goal advantage.

The away team's downfall can be attributed to their discipline, or lack thereof. Deportivo Pereira committed a total of 12 fouls compared to Boca Juniors' five fouls which, along with the former’s five yellow cards, importantly led to a pivotal red card. This removal arguably had a major impact on the match, with Boca Juniors capitalizing on their numerical advantage to score crucial late goals.

Both teams had their own disciplinary issues, with each receiving five yellow cards. It should be noted, however, that three of the home team’s yellow cards were handed out post the equalizer, indicating a more aggressive, high stakes gameplay in Boca Juniors’ push for victory.

Although both sides were evenly matched in terms of corner kicks and offside calls at two and one respectively, Boca Juniors handled their set pieces more effectively leading to both their crucial goals. The single offside call for each team did not have a significant impact on the game's outcome.

Overall, the teams were relatively balanced in terms of attacking opportunities. Yet, Boca Junior’s ability to take advantage of disciplinary issues in the away team coupled with effective defensive play, manifesting in lesser fouls, steered them towards victory. A key point was the late expulsion of a Deportivo Pereira player, thus allowing Boca Juniors to rally and secure a win in their favor.

In conclusion, discipline, managing foul play, effective corner-kick execution, and opportunistic goal scoring emerged as the most impactful factors in determining the outcome of this particular Copa Libertadores clash.

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