In the AFC Champions League match that took place on February 21, 2024, at 9:00 EEST, Ulsan Hyundai FC narrowly beat Ventforet Kofu by 2-1. Despite Ventforet Kofu's strong efforts to turn the situation around, their attempt was thwarted by timely goals from the South Korean team.

The first goal which came very quickly from Ulsan Hyundai at 10 minutes and 37 seconds of the first half, set the pace of the game. After full an hour and more of brutal, evenly matched competition marked by 1 yellow card per team in the first half, Ventforet Kofu managed to break the deadlock.

Into the second half, the home team equalized the score at 1-1, 27 minutes and 49 seconds into the second half. They put up an admirable fight, which was short-lived as Ulsan Hyundai FC quickly took back control 5 minutes and 35 seconds later. Yellow cards didn't help Ulsan's cause, with their players receiving two more, bringing their total count to 3. Despite having more corner kicks, Ventforet Kofu struggled to transform these into substantial opportunities, indicating a deficiency in strategic flank play.

Examining the statistical data reveals that both teams received 11 fouls each, signifying a balanced but physical competition. Ulsan Hyundai FC's discipline took a hit with an accumulation of 3 yellow cards, in contrast to Ventforet's single yellow. Despite this, it did not seem to significantly impact their overall form as they still managed to secure their victory.

In terms of strategic execution, Ventforet Kofu had 8 corner kicks while Ulsan Hyundai FC had none, indicating the former's more aggressive play and better use of the flanks. Nonetheless, Ulsan's defense stood firm, denying Kofu any goals from these set plays.

Offsides were minimal, with Ventforet Kofu earning a single one while Ulsan Hyundai FC maintained discipline and didn't fall into the offside trap.

In conclusion, Ulsan Hyundai FC won more due to their effective use of scoring opportunities and robust defense, rather than technical superiority or possession dominance. Despite Ventforet Kofu's aggressive approach leading to 8 corner kicks, their inability to convert these chances into goals was a critical factor in their loss. Thus, for future performance enhancement, Kofu must improve on exploiting set plays and increasing their conversion rate, while Ulsan Hyundai FC could work further on their disciplinary aspects to avoid unnecessary cards.

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