In this past Bundesliga encounter on the 1st of June 2023, at 18:45 EEST, the home team VfB Stuttgart handed a crushing defeat to the visitors, Hamburger. The compelling 3-0 victory for Stuttgart wasn’t merely a consequence of a well-coached squad firing on all cylinders but also a testament to the underlying data and statistical factors that point toward Stuttgart’s outright dominance throughout the match.

Clearly, Stuttgart was the dominant offensive force, scoring all three goals and having more corner kicks, seven as opposed to the away team's three. Their superiority is made evident in the timestamps of each goal, with the first goal coming just over a minute into the game at 1 minute 12 seconds. This early strike likely unsettled Hamburger and gave Stuttgart a psychological edge. The half time score was 1-0, which allowed Stuttgart to focus on defending their lead while patiently waiting for counter-attacking opportunities. They seized these opportunities precisely, with their 2-0 and 3-0 goals coming relatively close together in the second half at 50 minutes 15 seconds and 54 minutes 9 seconds respectively.

Hamburger, on the other hand, was defensive throughout the match, evident from their two yellow cards and one red card. The first yellow card came early in the first half at 18 minutes 9 seconds. This early card had a considerable effect as it further encouraged Stuttgart’s pressing play while forcing Hamburger on a backfoot. Stuttgart did receive one yellow card during the second half at 75 minutes 40 seconds, however, at that point, Stuttgart was comfortably cruising with a 3-0 lead.

The disciplinary record also shows Hamburger's frustration, with the intensity of their play increasing as they chased the game. Their aggression led to more fouls - two yellow cards and a staggering red card in contrast to only one yellow card awarded to Stuttgart.

Moreover, Stuttgart's tactical discipline is demonstrated by its fewer infringements - only committing 11 fouls and 3 offsides compared to Hamburger's 8 fouls and single offside.

In conclusion, all comparative factors - goals, corner kicks, fouls, offsides, and disciplinary record - manifest the extent of Stuttgart's superiority and control over the game. Meanwhile, Hamburger's inability to cope with that pressure resulted in their defensive play and subsequent bookings. Undoubtedly, the early first goal played a crucial role in dictating the match’s outcome, allowing Stuttgart to dictate the contest's pace and leaving Hamburger scrambling to recover for the majority of the encounter.

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