The Cup encounter on the 7th of December 2023 saw a fiercely contested match between Etar 1924 Veliko Tarnovo and Botev Plovdiv. Botev Plovdiv emerged victorious with a thrilling 4-2 win over Etar 1924.

Swinging out of the gate in the second half, Botev Plovdiv displayed a strong performance by securing three consecutive goals that came in at the 64th, 72nd, and 89th minutes respectively. Etar 1924 managed to scrounge up a response near the end with a spirited fightback scoring two late goals in the 86th and 91st minutes, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide. Botev Plovdiv sealed their victory with another goal in the 93rd minute.

The statistics offer an insight into the overall gameplay and dominance by Botev Plovdiv. Their performance was marked by a significant amount of corner kicks - summing up to 12, as compared to Etar 1924's modest 3, which indicates Botev's aggressive game tactics and their control in the game. Moreover, offsides were almost neck-to-neck, 3 by Etar 1924 and 4 by Botev Plovdiv, which suggests a high-tempo, attack-oriented game from both ends.

Further, the unraveling of Etar 1924 could be seen in the fact that they ended up committing five offences ending with yellow cards compared to Botev Plovdiv's two. The cards not only indicated a lack of discipline from Etar 1924 but also disrupted their rhythm affecting their overall performance. Three yellow cards in the first half may have ultimately triggered the downfall of Etar 1924's game tempo and momentum.

In their defense, Etar 1924 managed to put up a good fight by scoring two late goals trying to seize control back, but it was too late. The drive they displayed at the last moments showcased their potential, but the damage done in the first half was irreparable.

To sum up, the match was largely a tale of discipline, strategic game play and the dominance of Botev Plovdiv. Their superiority in terms of control, evident through significantly higher corner kicks, and less number of infringements leading to yellow cards, demonstrates their better organisation and focus on the game. This victory boosts their confidence and morale significantly going forward in the Cup competition.

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