In an intense and tightly contested Belgian Cup match, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (RUSG) secured a one-nil victory over Royal Antwerp FC with the only goal of the game coming in the first half at 46:48. The significance of this goal cannot be understated as it not only broke the deadlock, but its timing, just before the halftime whistle, had a significant psychological impact on both teams going into the break.

An intriguing element from this match was the level field concerning corner kicks. Both RUSG and Royal Antwerp FC had an equal number of corner kicks (3), suggesting a balanced control in terms of overall attack and ball possession. One might argue that RUSG's efficacy at set-pieces was critical in securing their victory, but without direct linkage to the goal, this conclusion would be speculative.

Driving into afternoon's tension, the match saw a high number of offsides, with RUSG recorded at five and Antwerp at three. It unmistakably emphasized the aggressive forward-play approach adopted by both teams, however, RUSG's higher count could suggest their attacking strategy was bolder, albeit a bit hurried at times.

Particularly noteworthy was the number of fouls committed, with RUSG having a total of 10, compared to Antwerp's 6. This factor, coupled with the yellow cards count (RUSG 4, Antwerp 3), paints a picture of a hard-fought game with RUSG likely applying an aggressive defensive strategy to preserve their lead. The high card count in the second half, for both teams, could reflect the increasing desperation as the match wore on. As expected, Antwerp turned up the heat in the second half, as evidenced by two out of their three yellow cards were given post the interval.

Despite the somewhat higher foul count, neither team was reduced to 10 men, suggesting that the disciplinary infractions weren't overly serious or malicious. This balance in player numbers obviously saved both teams from any significant tactical reshuffles, thus maintaining the integrity of the contest.

Conclusively, the aggressive, yet well-disciplined, performance from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise helped them secure this victory. With an early goal setting the tone for the match, their commitment to a stringent defense fortified by an assertive offense paid off, despite the high risk for bookings. Considering how closely fought this match was, Royal Antwerp FC was, unfortunately, unable to capitalize on their opportunities, leaving RUSG as the grimly triumphant ones.

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