This tightly contested match between Portland Thorns and Angel City FC ended in favor of the former, primarily due to their superior possession of the ball and efficient utilization of corner kicks, evidenced by their crushing lead in corner kick count at 11-0.

The first goal by Portland Thorns was an early score in the 24th minute of the first half, which set the tone for the game. They continued to exert their dominance in the second half by scoring again at the 46th minute, signaling a strong start after halftime. However, Angel City FC was not to be outdone, showing strong resolve in their comeback evidenced by their goals at the 62nd and the 66th minutes of the second half equalizing the score at 2-2.

Despite Angel City FC's valiant effort to fight back, their weak control of the ball especially in critical areas such as corner kicks, coupled with a higher foul count of 14, compared to the Thorns' 9 also diminished their scoring opportunities. These factors, eventually paved the way for the Thorns' match-winning goal scored in the 93rd minute of the second half.

Although both teams ended up with a single yellow card each, it's worth noting that Angel City FC's yellow card came earlier in the second half. Although yellow cards are not always reflective of the overall team performance, in tight games like this, they might hint toward slight lapses in team discipline that could possibly interrupt team's rhythm.

The Thorns were offsides twice compared to Angel City FC's single offside which might suggest a more aggressive approach by the former. However, it also indicates better defensive discipline from Angel City FC.

In conclusion, the match statistics reveal that Portland Thorns maintained a more dominant control of the game and capitalized on critical scoring opportunities. Their superior corner kick count, coupled with a lower foul count, played significant roles in the outcome of the match. On the other hand, Angel City FC showed incredible determination in fighting back from a two-goal deficit, but their defensive tactics regarding corner kicks and higher foul count likely hindered their winning chances.

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