On 11th June 2023, at 14:00 EEST, in an electrifying Russian Cup match, the home team Krasnodar was narrowly beaten by the away team CSKA Moscow, in a high-scoring match. With a combined total of 13 goals scored, this game kept spectators on the edge of their seats as the lead swung back and forth throughout the match.

CSKA Moscow stole the early lead with a goal just over 30 minutes into the first half. Krasnodar however equalised only four minutes into the second half, showing resilience and tenacity to put the pressure back on their visitors. The game also went into penalties where Krasnodar managed to score, nicching the tiebreak to 2-1. The game eventually ended in a tense showdown with CSKA Moscow outperforming Krasnodar 7-6.

On the discipline front, CSKA Moscow incurred five yellow cards, indicating their defensive aggression towards Krasnodar’s play. The consistent interruptions likely broke Krasnodar's rhythm, giving CSKA Moscow the chance to exploit these pauses in play. Krasnodar, on the other hand, kept their disciplinary record relatively cleaner with only two yellow cards.

Even though Krasnodar committed fewer fouls (7 vs 9), their 3 offsides compared to CSKA Moscow's none, presents a clear picture of their risky offensive strategy, countering CSKA Moscow’s defensive line. CSKA Moscow, on the other hand, were more disciplined in adhering to the line, therefore keeping the home side’s defence in check.

Corner kicks were also significant in this match. The away team CSKA Moscow won more corner kicks (4) compared to Krasnodar (3), which demonstrates a heightened level of pressure on Krasnodar's defence throughout the match. Winning more corners may not automatically lead to more goals, but it certainly emphasized CSKA Moscow's aggressive pursuits in the final third of the pitch.

To summarise, the narrow margin clearly shows the fierce competition between Krasnodar and CSKA Moscow. CSKA Moscow’s early lead, aggressive play and better offsides discipline could be the deciding factors in this thrill-packed match, even though their disciplinary record was stained with five yellow cards. Krasnodar fought tooth and nail, displaying tenacity, but their high-risk strategy may have cost them valuable points in the end.

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