Rio Branco AC ES emerged victorious in a closely contested match against EC Agua Santa with a 3-2 scoreline. The home team's ability to convert chances early was crucial, as they quickly established themselves with a goal in just the 6th minute. Despite the away team leveling the score shortly after, Rio Branco AC ES showed resilience to regain and maintain their lead till the end of the first half, demonstrative of effective teamwork and decisive finishing.

The second half saw Rio Branco AC ES extend their lead, with their offensive execution proving superior. EC Agua Santa managed to pull a goal back, keeping the game competitive until the final whistle. Although the away team edged out statistically with more corner kicks (6 to Rio Branco's 1), they couldn't capitalize on these opportunities to shift the match dynamics. This inefficiency in set-pieces contrasted the home team's clinical approach in open play, marking a significant factor in determining the outcome of this contest.

Discipline on the field played a notable role, as both teams accumulated a fair number of yellow cards. However, Rio Branco AC ES marginally conceded more fouls, translating into three yellow cards, including two in the second half underlining the physical nature of their gameplay. EC Agua Santa, despite their efforts to press and close the gap, only managed to secure two yellow cards and were unable to effectively leverage Rio Branco’s disciplinary lapses into a strategic advantage. Both teams demonstrated a committed offside trap resulting in one offside each, indicating tactical awareness, yet Rio Branco’s sharper finishing ultimately proved decisive.

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