In what was an evenly contested Chinese Super League matchup on 09 April 2024, Shandong Taishan FC and Henan FC shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw. The data and statistical factors provide an intriguing read when analyzing the teams' performance and the most crucial components influencing the outcome.

The start of the match saw Shandong Taishan FC opening the scoring in the second half with a goal at 01:03:06. However, this lead was short-lived, as Henan FC quickly responded with two consecutive goals at 01:20:08 and 01:27:31 respectively. Shandong Taishan FC managed to level the game yet again with a goal at 01:30:51, ensuring both teams remained on equal footing till the end of the match.

The goal each team scored was perfectly mirrored by the fouls committed and yellow cards earned by both teams - two apiece. It must be acknowledged that both teams showed strong defensive control and discipline, reflected in the low number of fouls committed. Also noteworthy is that both teams matched each other on discipline as a total of four yellow cards were issued throughout the entirety of the game, two for each team.

However, the match statistics reflect the dominance in possession and assertiveness of play by Shandong Taishan FC. This is reflected in their higher rate of corner kicks – a total of seven compared to only three by Henan FC. This suggests that Shandong Taishan were more consistently in attacking positions leading to more goal-scoring opportunities.

Interestingly, while Shandong Taishan FC was caught offside once, Henan FC managed to maintain their line discipline throughout the game committing no offside at all.

The game-deciding factor could have been the red card handed to the away team, albeit there're no available data on the exact timing of this occurrence. In scenarios such as these, being a player down can drastically impact a team's performance and game dynamics and might have allowed Shandong Taishan FC to claw back their equalizer.

In conclusion, while the goals, fouls, and yellow cards record stand matched for each team, Shandong Taishan FC demonstrated dominant play in attacking opportunities. The red card for Henan FC could have been a pivotal point that tipped the game balance and enabled Shandong Taishan FC to pull level in terms of goals. Still, it was an evenly fought match with neither team dominating over the other significantly.

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