In the match held between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Royal Antwerp FC on January 15, 2023, at 17:30 EEST in the Pro League, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise demonstrated its superiority from both attacking and defensive perspectives.

In terms of the final score line, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise won the match with 2 goals while Royal Antwerp FC could not manage to score any. The timing of the goals inherently affected the momentum of the game; Saint-Gilloise set the momentum of the game by scoring the first goal in the 34th minute of the first half and then cementing their win with a goal in the 76th minute of the second half.

When viewing disciplinary actions and how they affect team performance, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise had five yellow cards while Royal Antwerp FC had four yellow cards. In fact, this would infer both teams had instances of aggressive play; however, it is fascinating to note that none of the teams had any red cards, maintaining full squads on the field. Yet, the timing and concentration of bookings for Saint-Gilloise, especially in the second half, where they attracted 3 yellow cards in quick succession, could have potentially disrupted their gameplay and formation stability.

Set pieces are often an indicator of teams' attacking presence and pressure, reflected by the corner kicks. Royal Antwerp FC had a slight edge, with 9 corner kicks compared to 8 by Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. However, it was not transposed into goals, which can be credited to the superior defensive setup of Saint-Gilloise.

Reflecting on fouls, Royal Antwerp FC committed one foul, while Saint-Gilloise remarkably had no fouls throughout the match. This indicates that Saint-Gilloise had better discipline in their play, which considerably contributed to their winning performance.

In conclusion, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise won the match largely due to superior goal conversion and a better defensive performance, while Royal Antwerp FC were unable to utilize their slight advantage in attacking set pieces. Discipline factor contributed heavily, where despite the flurry of yellow cards especially by Saint-Gilloise, both teams managed to keep their squads at full strength.

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