In the Primera Division game held on 13th August 2023, Deportivo Tachira FC and Portuguesa Acarigua FC displayed a tight contest ending in a 1-1 draw.

One of the determinative factors was the high number of yellow cards issued. The home team received three yellow cards with the away team getting five. Most of the yellow cards were handed out in an intense first half, which saw Mezia tension between both sides.

Deportivo Tachira FC's scoring opportunity came in the second half, at 01:25:47, equalizing after the away side's goal at 00:56:23. It's clear that the team's offensive endeavour was also fuelled by their accumulation of corner kicks, which stood at 12 as opposed to Portuguesa Acarigua FC's solitary corner. They significantly dominated in terms of creating set-piece opportunities but failed to capitalize fully as the match ended in a draw.

Despite the equal number of fouls committed by both teams (11 each), it was notable that the away team's discipline was more wanting, evidenced by the greater number of yellow cards received. Their defensive line seemed to be under strong pressure, leading to frequent fouls and yellow cards.

Each team also registered one offside moment, indicating a high level of vigilance from both defenses, essentially keeping the strikers in check for the majority of the match.

Both teams also had one player sent off with a red card each, further indicating the tension and aggressive gameplay that marked the match. These dismissals likely had an impact on each team's strategies and capabilities, further contributing to the 1-1 scoreline.

In conclusion, the match was characterised by a lack of discipline from both sides evident in the high number of cards, and a missed opportunity for Deportivo Tachira FC who failed to maximise their significantly higher number of corner kicks. The tactical defences from both teams, as seen in the offsides count, also played a part in this tightly-contested encounter.

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