In this riveting encounter between Shanghai Greenland Shenhua and Meizhou Hakka on the 17th of July 2023, Shanghai edged their rivals with a 2-1 victory in the Super League encounter.

Statistically, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua overshadowed their opponents in quite a few gameplay facets. They were dominant in the goal scoring sphere, with the home team netting the ball twice in comparison to the single goal from Meizhou Hakka. The first goal was quickly scored by the home team during the first half at 00:41:55, catching Meizhou Hakka off guard. Despite the surprising early goal, Meizhou Hakka managed to score the equalizer six minutes later at 00:47:51. The game's decider was scored in the second half of the game by Shanghai at 01:02:33, ultimately securing their victory.

In terms of discipline, the match was quite evenly divided. Both teams played aggressively and faced repercussions with Meizhou Hakka earning three yellow cards - two during the first half and one in the second. Meanwhile, Shanghai Greenland Shenhua picked up two yellow cards, which happened during the second half. It is crucial to note that these bookings did not morph into red cards for either team, hence kept the player count equal on the field throughout the match.

As for the corner kicks, the home team significantly outplayed their opponents, securing 7 corner kicks against a paltry 2 by Meizhou Hakka. A higher number of corner kicks often indicates a higher level of attacking pressure applied. That suggests that Shanghai Greenland Shenhua was more on the attack during the match.

There were also some strategic substitutions made during the match by both teams, modifying the game dynamics though not largely affecting the match outcome.

In summation, the match was heavily influenced by Shanghai's higher number of goals and corner kicks, coupled with slightly better control over discipline. It leads us to conclude that Shanghai Greenland Shenhua’s aggressive offensive play and discipline were the key decisive factors of this match.

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