Gangwon FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Gwangju FC in a fiercely contested K League 1 encounter. The match's solitary goal was scored early in the first half at 17 minutes by Gangwon, setting the tone for a hard-fought game. Both teams showed a high level of commitment, although Gangwon's aggressive approach was evident, given their tally of 18 fouls compared to Gwangju's 8. This aggressive play also resulted in 6 yellow cards for the home team, a statistic they were fortunate did not lead to a reduction in players on the field.

Discipline was a significant factor impacting the game. Gwangju's inability to capitalize on Gangwon's ill-discipline was evident, as they too received 3 yellow cards. Despite having an equal number of corner kicks (5 each), Gwangju struggled to create substantive goal-scoring opportunities. The match lacked a variety of clear-cut chances, reflected in the absence of detailed statistics on shots and open play creativity.

Gangwon maintained a crucial defensive focus, dealing effectively with the pressure when Gwangju attempted to exploit their set-piece opportunities. Despite the high foul count and numerous yellow cards, Gangwon's positional awareness prevented Gwangju from gaining a significant upper hand. The offsides count (1 for Gangwon, 2 for Gwangju) additionally points to well-organized defensive lines on both sides, though Gwangju found themselves a step behind more frequently.

Overall, the match's deciding factor was Gangwon's ability to hold onto their early lead through disciplined defense and taking advantage of Gwangju’s inability to convert possession into goals. The six yellow cards reflect a need for Gangwon to improve discipline, but it was Gwangju’s lack of offensive edge that proved decisive, as they were unable to breach Gangwon's disciplined defense.

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