In a closely contested VBET Premier League match held on 14th August 2023, Shakhtar Donetsk secured a narrow 2-1 victory over FC Oleksandriya. Although the match showed an equal number of corner kicks from both sides, indicating a balanced attack from the two teams, Shakhtar Donetsk made their opportunities count way better, carefully controlling the game leading to goals scored in the first half.

The home team started with an upper hand, scoring the opening goal just under 7 minutes into the match. Their second goal, scored around the 30-minutes mark, without any reply from the away team, gave Shakhtar Donetsk a noteworthy cushion before halftime. FC Oleksandriya, unable to convert their chances during the first half of the game, managed to pull one back nearly an hour into the game reducing the deficit to one goal.

While both teams managed to maintain discipline to stay clear of any red cards, the record shows more tension on FC Oleksandriya's side as they accrued four yellow cards against Shakhtar Donetsk's two. The first yellow card for FC Oleksandriya came right before halftime and the impact of this potentially disrupted their rhythm going into the second half, eventually leading to a decisive third yellow card in the 67th minute.

Meanwhile, Shakhtar Donetsk didn't receive any yellow cards until the second half of the game, with their first coming in around the 70th minute, a testament to their controlled playing approach while holding a lead. The match data reveals zero offsides against Shakhtar Donetsk, indicating excellent positional awareness in their attack strategy.

In conclusion, even though both teams displayed a balanced performance as indicated by the equal number of corner kicks and a near same possession time, Shakhtar Donetsk’s efficiency in goal scoring, superior strategy and better discipline played an impactful role in their victory. FC Oleksandriya gave a spirited fightback in the second half but the yellow cards piled up against them hampered their chances for a comeback, leading to a final score favoring Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1.

The thrilling encounter offered many ups and downs, but it was Shakhtar Donetsk who were able to capitalize on their chances and maintain the discipline to secure a well-deserved victory.

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