Thank you for tuning in to our post-match analysis of the Pro League clash that pitched Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Oud-Heverlee Leuven on 21 January 2023. The home side stamped a robust 1-0 victory; let's delve into the statistical factors influencing the outcome and the team performances.

Picking from the 1-0 scoreline, it came as no surprise that Union managed to find the back of the net, with their goal timing registered during the 77th minute of the second half. Despite only having one goal, they dominated the match with 12 Corner kicks, which is more than double as many corners compared to the visitors' 5. This data points to an aggressive offensive strategy from the home side, expanding the field and creating more scoring opportunities.

On the contrary, as reflected in the stats, Oud-Heverlee Leuven found themselves on the defending end more frequently than they would have preferred with a total 15 fouls committed - more than double Union's count of 6. This figure signals a somewhat defensive stance from the away side, which might have offered Union better control of the game.

Yellow cards, often indicative of defensive desperation, were also more in favour of Oud-Heverlee Leuven. They accrued three yellow cards, one in the 25th minute and another in the 34th of the first half, and the last one during the 69th minute in the second half. Union's only yellow card came in the second half at the 62nd minute. It's worth noting that all these bookings did not lead to any sent-offs, as there were no red cards.

Offsides are yet another parameter that reflects on teams' aggression and coordination in attack. In this aspect, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise was caught offside more frequently, accumulating 6 offside calls compared to Oud-Heverlee Leuven's 2. Although this suggests a daring offensive approach from Union, it also points to a lack of precision in their final-third plays.

In conclusion, looking through the lens of this data, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's victory results from a more sustained pressure and offensive stance. With more corner kicks and a successful goal, they managed to capitalize on their advantages in the game. For Oud-Heverlee Leuven, their higher number of fouls and yellow cards, coupled with lower corner kicks and offsides, indicates more time spent on the defensive, which might have constrained their attacking efforts.

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