In a match filled with surprising turns of events, Gaziantep FK, the home team, battled against Istanbul Basaksehir on the football grounds of the Super Lig competition on the 5th of January 2023. The tense fixture culminated in a 1-1 draw, with both teams showcasing a commendable combination of team-work and individual performances.

Looking at the statistical aspects, it was the timing of the goals scored by both teams that turned out to be the focal point of the match. Istanbul Basaksehir made an impressionable start with a goal as early as 43 minutes and 47 seconds into the first half. The goal gave them an initial 0-1 lead, injecting the team with confidence. However, Gaziantep FK answered with a goal of their own 97 minutes and 3 seconds into the second half bringing the match back to a tie at 1-1.

The match was closely contested in terms of other statistics too. It was evident from the fact that both teams having taken an equal number of corner kicks - five each illustrating both teams' persistence in keeping pressure on their opponent's goal.

Discipline-wise, Gaziantep FK held the unfortunate record, with two yellow cards against them. The first one was as early as 49 minutes and 8 seconds into the first half, followed by another one at 72 minutes and 52 seconds into the second half.

Gaziantep FK led in terms of fouls committed with eight against Istanbul Basaksehir's six, indicating Gaziantep's intense and aggressive playstyle. Gaziantep FK also led in terms of offsides committed with two against Istanbul Basaksehir's lack of any offside. Both the teams managed to avoid any red cards throughout the match.

In conclusion, the match was defined not only by the goals from both Gaziantep FK and Istanbul Basaksehir, but also by Gaziantep FK's zealous, yet aggressive style of play as reflected in the higher foul and yellow card statistics. However, the latter were unable to convert this aggressive play into more goals as evidenced by the equal number of corner kicks, culminating in a draw. From a bettor's perspective, the data presents both teams as equally matched in attack but Gaziantep may need to work on discipline in future matches to reduce fouls and yellow cards which can influence match outcomes.

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