In the recent Pro League match, Standard Liege and KVC Westerlo squared off where the spotlight was mostly on the defensive performance of both teams. Unfortunately, the match did not produce any goals with each team struggling to convert their opportunities. Despite the stalemate, there were still significant takeaways that we can draw upon to analyse.

Firstly, it is worth noting the discipline or rather, lack thereof, of Westerlo's squad as they received two yellow cards during the second half of the game. This lack of discipline may have significantly constrained Westerlo's maneuverability and tactics during the latter stages of the match.

On the attacking front, the number of corner kicks a team has usually indicate their offensive performance and potential. In this match, Standard Liege earned three corner kicks, slightly edging out Westerlo’s two. However, as no goals were scored, we may infer either a strong defensive performance from both teams, or a lack of conversion efficiency from the attacking side, which is often a crucial factor in matches like these.

From the offside perspective, Standard Liege made a single offside mistake in their forward pushes which could allude to their craving for a goal or an aggressive attack plan. The fact that Westerlo had zero offsides might suggest a more cautious approach from their side.

Despite the evident movement to break the deadlock with multiple attacking opportunities, both teams did not make the best out of it. A missed opportunity in front of the goal can be as influential as a goal scored. What's interesting about this game is the demonstration of a balanced fight where the small margins could have changed the result of the match.

In conclusion, while the game was goalless, the battle was very much in the discipline of Westerlo and the missed opportunities more than anything else. Both teams would certainly look to improve their goal conversion rates and maintain discipline to command their upcoming matches.

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