In a hard-fought and keenly contested Pro League match between SV Zulte Waregem and Cercle Brugge KSV, the nuance was in the numbers. While a superficial look at the final score of 3-2 in favor of visiting team Cercle Brugge might depict routine, a deeper dive into the game’s statistical factors reflects a much more intricate tale.

The away side, Cercle Brugge, set a quick pace for the game, recording two goals from their opening two shots on target within the 9-minute mark of the first half. This early domination proved to be a decisive factor in their victory. However, in the second half, SV Zulte Waregem staged an impressive comeback, netting two goals to draw level within the span of 8 minutes.

Statistically, the game was evenly matched with both teams having an equal number of corner kicks (3 each) demonstrating balanced attacking prowess. The number of offsides, 2-1 leaning slightly in favor of SV Zulte Waregem, signaled a keen desire for penetration by the home side.

However, the intensity of the match was perhaps best reflected in the number of fouls – 10 by SV Zulte Waregem and 8 from Cercle Brugge. The inclusion of 7 yellow cards depicted just how tight and fiercely contested this encounter was, with both teams pushing and prodding the limits, and ultimately led to a higher card count.

Unfortunately for SV Zulte Waregem, they not only lost the match based on goals but also in terms of decorum, earning three yellow cards within quick succession in the first half while Cercle Brugge managed to spread their four across the second half, ensuring less immediate pressure on their squad and no players teetering on the brink of a sending off as early on in the game.

A key turning point came just after an hour into the match when SV Zulte Waregem, having just drawn level, received two rapid-fire yellow cards. This subsequently forced the home side into a more conservative style of play, and provided the momentum shift that Cercle Brugge capitalized on to score the winning goal.

In conclusion, Cercle Brugge’s tactical performance, strategic restraint, and better distribution of cautions proved to be a significant determining factor in the outcome. The overall game, despite being statistically even in terms of attacking statistics like corner kicks and offsides, tilted towards Cercle Brugge due to their more manageable distribution of cards and quick start.

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