PSS Sleman emerged victorious with a 3-1 win over Persebaya Surabaya, setting the tempo early with three first-half goals. The home team capitalized on quick and effective attacking plays, breaking through in just three minutes, a move which destabilized Persebaya's defensive setup. By the 17th minute, PSS Sleman doubled their lead, and they grabbed a crucial third goal at the stroke of halftime, exploiting lapses in the away defense.

In terms of discipline, the match was intensely physical, reflected in the numerous yellow cards given, with Persebaya receiving a staggering seven. This aggressive approach might have intended to disrupt PSS Sleman's rhythm but instead led to Persebaya’s inability to regain composure and momentum, especially in the second half. Despite scoring once after halftime, Persebaya could not overcome the deficit, further hampered by their lack of discipline and excessive fouling.

Statistically, Persebaya had more corner opportunities, leading with 7 compared to PSS Sleman's single corner, yet they failed to convert these set-pieces into tangible scoring opportunities. Both teams were evenly matched in terms of offside decisions, each caught once. On the other hand, Sleman's ability to maintain focus and execute their game plan efficiently, with minimal offsides and fewer yellow cards, underscored their superior teamwork and strategic discipline which was key to securing their victory.

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