In the Liga 1 game that took place on 18th March 2023, home team Persik Kediri made their home advantage count, edging out a closely fought contest against Persebaya Surabaya with a 1-0 win. The only goal came in the second half, precisely at the interval of 01:19:11, ensuring a victorious finish for Persik Kediri.

While wins can often be attributed to several factors, the distinguishing factor in this match was the discipline, or lack thereof, displayed by Persebaya Surabaya. They collected a total of five yellow cards, two in the first half and three in the second half. This level of indiscipline inhibited their performance and in turn, likely affected their game plan and cohesion on the field as the players had to tread carefully to avoid any further bookings.

Comparatively, Persik Kediri displayed a higher level of discipline, earning no yellow cards through the match. This allowed them to maintain their rhythm and shape through the ninety minutes, which was evident in their control of possession, visible through the number of corner kicks they secured. Persik Kediri won 6 corners in contrast to Persebaya's 5, suggesting they were more threats going forward and hence, created more scoring opportunities.

Comparing the two teams' performance in terms of offside, Persik Kediri made 2 offsides during the game, just one more than Persebaya Surabaya. This indicates that both teams were trying to penetrate the opposition's defense with through balls and forward runs but also suggests they were well matched in terms of defense since both defenses were able to catch the opposition offside.

However, what truly stood out was Persik Kediri's resilience and ability to keep a clean sheet despite consistent probe by Persebaya Surabaya, as indicated by their corner kicks and offsides. This proves Persik Kediri's defense was truly organized and their game plan was executed flawlessly. This defensive solidity coupled with a well-taken goal in the second half, sealed a narrow but deserving 1-0 triumph for Persik Kediri.

In conclusion, discipline, efficient use of possession, solid defense, and clinical finishing were the deciding factors in this tightly contested match.

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