In the exhilarating Turkish Cup match on 31 October 2023, Genclerbirligi SK outperformed Burdur MAKU, securing a close victory with a score of 4-3.

Genclerbirligi SK set the stage right off the bat in the first half with two successful goals. The first goal came extremely early in the match, at 02:26, and the second came at 24:58. This gave them a strong 2-0 lead over Burdur MAKU at halftime.

The second half of the match witnessed a surprising turnaround with Burdur MAKU putting up a spirited fight and scoring three back-to-back goals at 48:46, 1:14:27, and 1:29:21. This temporary setback did not deter Genclerbirligi SK who equalized the match at 3-3 in the 1:35:09 of the second half. Following an intense couple of moments, the decisive moment came in the overtime of the second half, where Genclerbirligi SK seized the lead with a final goal at 1:47:37.

Turning our attention to disciplinary factors, Burdur MAKU racked up a total of four yellow cards, notably, two quick-fire cards in the late second half and two more in the overtime halves, reflecting some pressure situations. In comparison, Genclerbirligi SK maintained their cool, acquiring only one yellow card in the second half.

Analysis of set-piece statistics paints a clear picture of the home team's dominance. Genclerbirligi SK managed to secure nine corner kicks, almost doubling the number of corner kicks by Burdur MAKU. This shows that Genclerbirligi SK held significant territorial advantage, frequently making incursions into the opposition’s half.

Interestingly, the match remained clean from the fouls' perspective, with Genclerbirligi SK committing only one foul and Burdur MAKU committing none. This suggests a disciplined performance from both teams, despite the heated competition.

In conclusion, despite strong resistance from Burdur MAKU in the second half of the match, Genclerbirligi SK utilized their early advantage and held their ground till the end. A key factor was their supremacy in corner kicks and better discipline, providing them the edge over their rivals. This match once again highlights the tenacity of Genclerbirligi SK and their ability to put up a solid performance under pressure.

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