This La Liga match between Mallorca and Real Sociedad on 12th March 2023 at the Visit Mallorca Stadium was a tug of war between the teams, with the final scoreline reflecting a hard-earned draw of 1-1.

The breakthrough came early for Real Sociedad with Carlos Fernandez Luna scoring the opener at the 2:56 mark with an assist by veteran David Silva. Despite the early lead, Real Sociedad found it hard to maintain control of the game, particularly with Mallorca displaying aggressive defence, reflected in their 19 fouls against Real Sociedad's 20.

In contrast, Mallorca regained their footing in the second half with Kang-In Lee scoring at the 49:15-minute mark with Abdon Prats Bastidas' assist, leveling the score. The turning point was certainly in Mallorca’s favor during the second half. Despite struggling with accuracy, given their six shots off target, their prowess in controlling the game is shown by three corner kicks and only the two shots on target conceded.

A testament to the aggressive and sometimes frantic nature of the match is the number of Yellow cards, two for each team. Daniel Rodriquez Vazquez and Giovanni Gonzalez of Mallorca, along with Real Sociedad’s Fernandez Luna and Sorloth were added to the book. Notably, an unnamed player from Real Sociedad was dismissed with a red card, turning the tide in Mallorca's favor.

Offsides were another crucial factor in dictating the pace and stop-start nature of the game. Mallorca, despite being more offensive, found their plans derailed with four offsides as compared to Real Sociedad’s two. This directly shows the attacking mind-set of both teams, reflected also in the number of goals scored.

Though the game ended in a tie, it showcased a balanced yet intense performance by both teams. While Real Sociedad’s initial attack was commendable, Mallorca's relentless effort to come back in the game and secure a draw was the highlight of the match. Both teams demonstrated impressive teamwork and tenacity, but Mallorca's resilience, especially playing a man up during a significant part of the match, stood out. Their aggressive pressing was significant in deciding the final outcome, as evidenced by the number of fouls, corner kicks, and the late-game goal to secure the draw.

In conclusion, the match offered a balanced portrayal of attack and defence from both sides. While Mallorca should look to improve their accuracy and offside control, Real Sociedad needs to work on their discipline on the field, reflected by their fouls and a red card. The statistical factors mirror the intensity and deadlock nature of this intriguing match-up.

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