In the highly anticipated Copa del Rey match held on the 24th of January, 2024, Mallorca hosted Girona FC in a fierce contest that ended in a narrow 3-2 victory for the home team.

Mallorca took off with exceptional energy, capitalising on their home ground advantage and was able to register an early lead within the first half-hour of the game, notching up three goals within thirty-five minutes. The first was scored at the 28:12 mark, while the second and third followed closely at the 20:27 and 34:31 time stamps respectively. This could be attributed to the high-level teamwork and synchronisation amongst the front-line players.

On the other hand, Girona FC displayed a more cautious approach during the first half of the game. However, their rally in the second half proved monumental as they managed to close the gap with two goals scored at the 67:41 and 95:52 time stamps. Their tenacity and relentless offensive pressure were evident in the higher number of corner kicks (7 against Mallorca's 3). Despite a lower goal count, Girona FC displayed better control over the ball and executed more attacks.

While both teams showed great promise and skill, the match was marred with quite an array of disciplinary issues, particularly on Mallorca’s side, who collected a staggering six yellow cards and a red card that quite possibly impacted their performance negatively. In stark contrast, Girona FC only picked up one yellow card, showing better game discipline.

The number of offside calls was fairly balanced, with Mallorca caught twice and Girona thrice. However, a stark difference could be noticed in the numbers of fouls committed by each side; Mallorca suffering 18, compared to Girona’s 4. This could potentially point towards the aggressive playstyle adopted by Mallorca, which although giving them an edge in scoring, likely also contributed to their high card count.

In conclusion, while Mallorca showed excellent performance in the first half to build a lead, their disciplinary issues could have compromised their second-half performance, which Girona FC seized as an opportunity to get back into the game. This match was not just about scoring goals but also demonstrated the importance of discipline, control over the ball, and well-executed attacks. As such, football betters should consider these factors in their predictions for future matches carefully.

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