In a thrilling match of Copa Argentina on 21 March 2024, Atletico Rafaela outperformed CSD Defensa y Justicia at their home turf with a final score of 2-1. The match was a power play where Atletico Rafaela managed to maintain their lead secured in the first half, thereby commanding the game throughout.

Despite trailing in the first half, Defensa y Justicia managed to pull one back. The crucial first goal by the away team came early at 08:24. The second followed shortly at 17:52 giving Rafaela a solid lead. Defensa y Justicia showed their strength and resilience, gaining the solitary goal for the team at 34:54. The timing of Rafaela's goals and their ability to strike early and consistently illustrated their advantage in the match.

Although CSD Defensa y Justicia outperformed Atletico Rafaela in terms of corner kicks with a total of 5 against 2, it did not translate to goals. Atletico Rafaela proved their defense was solid, deflecting the threats from corners effectively. On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia's defense showed vulnerabilities, allowing the away team to benefit from their lesser corners, showcasing the efficiency of the visiting side's set-piece strategy.

When it comes to the disciplinary actions of the match, Atletico Rafaela bore the brunt, with a total of 2 yellow cards against Defensa y Justicia's single yellow card. While it did not contribute directly to the goal tally, it showed a tougher and more aggressive side to Rafaela's game. However, it was well-checked aggression, as none of these disciplinary actions escalated to red cards.

The offsides metric was another area where Rafaela led with 3 recorded offside instances, compared to a solitary offside from Defensa y Justicia. This indicates an aggressive attacking approach by Rafaela, which although resulted in more offsides, positively impacted their performance by keeping pressure on the opposition's defense.

In conclusion, the match was a showcase of Atletico Rafaela's ruthless efficiency in attack, and a solid performance in defense. Despite the away team falling short on corner kicks and encountering more disciplinary actions, Rafaela's ability to capitalize on fewer opportunities paved the way to their victory.

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