In a high-scoring Copa Sudamericana match that ended in a 3-3 draw, both Cruzeiro EC and Alianza Valledupar showed their offensive prowess. Let's dive deeper into the game to understand the factors that had the most impact on the match outcome.

The first half was entirely dominated by the home team, Cruzeiro, who scored three goals in quick succession starting at 00:06:40, 00:12:08 and 00:18:32 respectively. Considering the short span in which the goals were scored, it's clear that quick-fire attacking football was a significant part of Cruzeiro's strategy for the first half.

However, the story of the second half was vastly different. Alianza Valledupar made a stunning comeback, scoring goals at 00:52:11, 01:18:15 and the equalizer at 01:35:16. The unexpected shift in momentum suggests that Alianza may have made significant tactical adjustments during the half-time break, which clearly paid off.

But the offensive part of the game wasn't the only thing worth noting. There was a noticeable difference in terms of discipline and defense strategies. Cruzeiro had three yellow cards, two of which occurred in the crucial final moments of the game within a span of just over a minute. These fouls possibly destabilized Cruzeiro’s defensive line giving Alianza an advantage to score their final goal and ensure a successful comeback.

In terms of corner kicks, Cruzeiro led the tally with seven which suggests they successfully put Alianza under pressure in certain periods of the game, maintaining an attacking position. However, the only corner of the game by Alianza showed their ruthlessly efficient approach in converting their relatively few chances.

In conclusion, the match was a tale of two halves where the home team dominated the first half but were unable to maintain control, leading to a commendable comeback by the away team. Indiscipline at critical junctures cost Cruzeiro the win, despite their early dominance and numerous corner kicks. Conversely, Alianza Valledupar's ability to remain calm under pressure, make necessary adjustments and capitalize on opportunities proved to be the keys to the match's thrilling draw.

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