In an intense premier league battle that took place on 3rd October 2023 at 13:00 EEST, JKT Tanzania triumphantly emerged with a slim 1-0 victory over Mashujaa FC. The result can be primarily attributed to the superior disciplinary record and effective defensive strategy of JKT Tanzania, compared to their rivals.

The only goal of the match was delivered by JKT Tanzania in the second half at the 79th minute. This late goal shifted the dynamics of an otherwise evenly-matched game where neither team was able to find the back of the net during the initial stages. Possessing a lead put JKT Tanzania in a commanding situation, allowing them to fall back and focus more on their defensive shape for the remaining minutes.

Rather intriguingly, despite having more corner kicks with a statistic of 5 to 3, Mashujaa FC was unable to optimally exploit these opportunities for goal conversions. This may point towards a solid JKT defensive strategy during set-pieces or a lacking execution on Mashujaa's side. Conversely, JKT Tanzania managed to capitalize on their fewer corner kicks by scoring their only goal following one of these.

Unfortunately, Mashujaa FC greatly suffered in terms of discipline. They received a significant amount of yellow cards (4 in total), twice as many as JKT Tanzania (2 in total). Two yellow cards were issued in the first half almost consecutively at the 42nd and 43rd minute, and the remaining two were awarded in the second half at the 59th and 64th minute. Meanwhile, JKT had their first yellow card at the 42nd minute in the first half and the next one late in the second half at the 93rd minute. Thus, the recurring fouls committed by Mashujaa FC suggests a lack of discipline, which could have potentially disrupted their rhythm and focus.

Lastly, the offside trap seemed to be executed more effectively by Mashujaa FC, catching JKT Tanzania offside thrice compared to their own two instances. However, the strategy seemed not to affect the outcome significantly, as JKT Tanzania still managed to score and maintain their lead.

In conclusion, despite their aggressive play and more frequent ventures into the opponent's half, as shown by the higher quantity of corner kicks and successful offside trapping, Mashujaa FC were undone by disciplinary issues and ineffective set-piece strategies. Meanwhile, JKT Tanzania capitalized on their scoring opportunities and managed to maintain their defensive stability, securing their win.

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