This match between the Chicago Red Stars and the Portland Thorns in the NWSL - Women platform was quite a spectacle, with the Thorns emerging victorious with three goals against the Red Stars' two.

A major statistical factor for the Thorns' success was the early goal in the first half at 00:43:47, giving them an early advantage. Complementing this performance was their ability to secure a second goal at the start of the second half (01:03:25), which managed to keep their dominance in the match. Yet, it's worth noting that the Red Stars didn't succumb easily and managed to net a goal seven minutes later, narrowing the margin to 1-2.

In stark contrast to the Red Stars' comeback efforts, the Thorns responded with a third goal at 01:15:42. Although the Red Stars managed to score once more at 01:22:46, it was too late to influence the overall result.

In terms of discipline, the Portland Thorns demonstrated a higher than usual count of yellow cards (3) in comparison to Chicago Red Stars' one. Two of the Thorns' yellow cards were issued in the second half, within five minutes of each other (01:14:37 and 01:19:23), perhaps indicating an increased level of aggression or desperation as the match wore on.

In terms of gameplay opportunities, the Red Stars outperformed with 8 corner kicks against the Thorns' 5, yet were unable to convert these chances into goals. The Thorns, on the other hand, demonstrated greater efficiency by scoring more goals with fewer corners.

The Thorns' went offside once during the match, indicating a possibly risky offensive strategy, while the Red Stars maintained clean lines with no offsides.

In conclusion, despite a greater number of disciplinary cards and fewer corner kicks, the Portland Thorns managed to seal the victory thanks to their efficient use of scoring opportunities and early advantage. The Chicago Red Stars, despite their resilience and more gameplay opportunities, fell short, reaffirming the age-old adage: it's goals that win games, not statistics.

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