In a highly-contested and aggressive match of Serie A on 17th April 2024, EC Bahia secured a 2-1 win over Fluminense, exhibiting superior performance on their home ground.

Although Fluminense made the first goal in just over three minutes into the game, EC Bahia managed to maintain their composure and responded with a well-executed reply at the 34th minute, tying the game at 1-1 before the half time whistle. The second half saw EC Bahia take the lead with a goal at the hour mark. Both these goals showed the effective teamwork and an ability to penetrate the opposition's defence which proved pivotal to Bahia's success.

The game was quite heated as suggested by the combined total of 9 yellow cards, with Fluminense receiving five and EC Bahia four. The abundant yellow cards indicated the high-intensity and aggressive approach of both teams, perhaps resulting in a lack of disciplined play, especially in the second half where 7 yellow cards were delivered.

Fluminense, despite having a higher count of corner kicks (3 in comparison to the home teams' 4) were unable to convert these opportunities into goals. The offensive efforts of both teams were largely counterbalanced by offsides, with Fluminense caught offside twice and EC Bahia once showcasing the strong defensive lines of both teams.

There were more commits of fouls from Fluminense (14 compared to Bahia's 10), demonstrating a more combative strategy possibly attempting to disrupt the Bahia's rhythm. However, this aggressive approach might have led to their downfall, affecting their tactical discipline on the field.

While both teams displayed strong defence limiting adversaries' opportunities, EC Bahia's more effective attacking strategy - requiring fewer attempts to score - proved essential in their victory. The fact that neither team received red cards despite the number of fouls and yellow cards suggests that the teams were assertive yet wary of jeopardizing their chances by losing any player.

In conclusion, superior goal efficiency coupled with better game management, both in terms of controlling aggression (fewer fouls, fewer yellow cards) and optimising opportunities (fewer corner kicks yet more goals), granted EC Bahia this crucial victory over Fluminense.

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