Deportivo Espanol edged a 2-1 victory after a seesaw 90 minutes of action. Yupanqui took the lead with a 00:25:36 first-half strike, then Espanol levelled at 00:57:42 in the second period and completed the turnaround with a late goal at 01:15:52. The result reflects Espanyol’s ability to respond under pressure and then close the game late on.

The away side engineered a clear advantage in set-piece situations, registering 9 corner kicks to Yupanqui’s 4. There were no red cards and both teams finished with four yellow cards each, indicating a competitive but controlled discipline throughout the match. Fouls were closely matched, at 12 for the home team and 11 for the visitors.

Offensive probing from Espanol was evident, with the away side earning more offside calls (4 compared to 2 for Yupanqui) as they attempted to stretch the backline. This suggests Espanyol pursued more through-balls and late runs in behind, while Yupanqui’s defense held firm for long spells before conceding late.

Set-piece efficacy appears to have been a decisive factor, given Espanol’s higher corner count and the eventual winner from a late phase of play. The home side’s lead was not sufficient to blunt the visitors’ late pressure and tactical persistence in the final stretch. The data imply a match won by execution on restarts and sustained attacking intent from the away team.

Substitution data is not provided, so the direct impact of changes on the tempo and shape cannot be assessed. Future reports would benefit from timing and identity of substitutions to better gauge their effect on momentum and game state. This would help explain how Espanyol shifted gears after conceding the opener.

From a betting perspective, the three-goal outcome would have paid on over 2.5 goals. The pattern of more corners for Espanyol and late goal delivery suggests live-betting opportunities on away pressure, especially when trailing, and potential value in corner-focused markets when teams adopt a more aggressive second-half approach.

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