The competitive football match between Atletico Rafaela and Club Ferro Carril Oeste in the Primera Nacional on the 11th of March 2023 ended with a 2-1 victory to the latter. Despite having the home advantage, Atletico Rafaela could not leverage their position to secure a win, indicative of the individual skills and teamwork exuded by Club Ferro Carril Oeste.

The away team scored first, at 00:07:58 into the first half, demonstrating an early offensive pressure which paid off. This was counterbalanced by Atletico Rafaela just before half time at 00:44:43, ensuring the match went into half time on an even playing field. However, Club Ferro Carril Oeste managed to reclaim their lead 62 minutes into the game, a goal which turned out to be the match decider.

There was an interesting contest from the corner kicks perspective, a key determinant in dissecting team's offensive strategies. Despite the home team having more corners (8) to exploit, scoring opportunities weren't capitalized, demonstrative of Club Ferro Carril Oeste's solid defensive performance. The away side received fewer corners (3) but made better use of these offensive opportunities, showcasing efficiency in their set pieces delivery.

Both teams played with high intensity and aggression, as evidenced by the seven yellow cards issued. Club Ferro Carril Oeste received one more yellow card than the home side, although no player was sent off. It was clear that discipline was a significant issue for both teams that had an impact on the flow and consistency of the matches, as well as stressing the referees' decision-making.

The offside rule also played a significant role in this encounter. Club Ferro Carril Oeste was caught offside four times, twice as many times as Atletico Rafaela, suggesting that the latter had a well-coordinated defensive line, although it didn't translate to a positive result.

In conclusion, Club Ferro Carril Oeste won this match thanks to a combination of strong defensive organization, efficiency from set pieces and a well-executed game-plan that saw them maintain the lead. For Atletico Rafaela, despite showing a greater attacking intent, they lacked the quality finishing required to convert the offensive situations they crafted.+

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