In the AFC Cup match held on 03 October 2023, home team Al Ittihad Aleppo suffered a 0-2 defeat against their rival Al Kahraba leaving the spectators into the world of a tactical and statistical spectacle.

What was clear from the onset was the technical superiority of Al Kahraba as they managed to maintain a clean sheet, striking a quantum leap in performance. The goals came in the second half provided by the away team at 01:19:34 and later at 01:33:43, showcasing Al Kahraba's offensive prowess and crisp efficiency in the final half.

The determination of both teams was evident in the abundant fouls with the home team fouling 9 times compared to 6 by the away team. Al Ittihad’s desperation was evident as their 2 offsides showcased their impatience to find the back of the net. Despite only managing two corner kicks, a massive contrast to Al Kahraba's six, Al Ittihad Aleppo's strategy seems awry and lacking the final punch.

Where discipline was concerned, it was not the best day for both teams as they both saw 2 yellow cards each. Al Ittihad received their cards at 00:47:30 in the first half and 01:01:55 in the second half. Al Kahraba’s yellow cards came in the second half at 00:57:09 and 01:11:08. The discipline of Al Ittihad Aleppo deteriorated over the course of the match as they were sent off with a red card which further diminished their odds of scoring and turned the game in favor of Al Kahraba.

Overall, the story of this match was largely written through Al Kahraba's superb maneuverability and seizing the right opportunities coming their way. They demonstrated their offensive solidity having no offsides and superior territorial advantage with six corner kicks. The pairing of great defense and effective attack from Al Kahraba were factors that fundamentally defined this match's outcome. In contrast, the lack of offensive prowess, breach in discipline, and defensive gaps in Al Ittihad Aleppo contributed to their unsuccessful quest for victory.

For the next games, Al Ittihad Aleppo needs to revisit their game strategies, focusing on improving their offensive and defensive tactics, reducing errors and maintaining discipline on the pitch. On the other hand, while basking in the glory of this victory, Al Kahraba needs to be commended for their disciplined offensive strategy and should maintain such performance in forthcoming matches in the AFC cup competition.

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