This J1 League match saw the Kashima Antlers narrowly edge out Shonan Bellmare by a 1-0 scoreline at home. Despite having fewer corner kicks than the visitors, the Antlers managed to make the most of their limited opportunities, proving to be a deciding factor in the final result.

Kashima Antlers' only goal came quite late in the first half, at the 42:42 mark. This goal ensured the Antlers walked into halftime with a lead that they managed to maintain until the final whistle. The timing of the goal, shortly before the half-time interval might have dealt a psychological blow to the Shonan Bellmare team.

What also stands out is the discipline and immaculate timing of the Antlers' defensive line. The home team committed only two offsides during the entire game and were quite considerable against the Bellmare's zero offsides.

The only significant blip from the Kashima Antlers' perspective came in the form of a yellow card at the 23rd-minute mark. However, even with this setback, the Antlers managed to hold their ground against their ever-attacking visitors.

On the contrary, Shonan Bellmare received two yellow cards, the first one came in as early as at 14:11 and the second one at 36:39. which compounded their troubles. This aggressive style of play might have cost them the game as they lacked precision in front of the goal.

However, we cannot overlook the attacking efforts of Shonan Bellmare. They had more corner kick opportunities with twice the number that the Antlers had. Yet, their failure to convert these setpieces into goal-scoring opportunities ultimately undermined their performance.

In conclusion, while Shonan Bellmare seemed to exert more pressure, with increased corner kicks indicating their attacking intent, a combination of disciplined defending from the Antlers and Bellmare's inability to convert their opportunities resulted in a 1-0 win for the home team, the Kashima Antlers. The Antlers' decision to play a more disciplined and measured game paid off, despite the stats indicating a more aggressive approach from the visitors.

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