In the battle of the league giants in the MTN Elite One, a dominant performance by Coton Sport saw them secure a 4-1 victory over UMS de Loum on 22nd October 2023. Coton Sport's home advantage was clear as they showcased imperative teamwork and technical skill to take charge of the game.

Analyzing the game from a statistical standpoint, the major difference was displayed in goals scored by Coton Sport. They had a total of 4 goals whereas, UMS de Loum was only able to bag 1 goal early in the game.

UMS de Loum started the game strong, breaking the deadlock just 25 minutes and 50 seconds into the game. However, their lead was short-lived as Coton Sport retaliated quickly with two successive goals within five minutes (28:48 and 33:35) of the first half. The quick succession of goals gives testament to the aggressive and fast-paced game that the home team maintained.

In the second half, Coton Sport further cemented their lead with two more goals, one just under 10 minutes in the second half and the last one near the end of the game. UMS de Loum's defense seemed to be lagging behind, failing to match the offensive onslaught posed by Coton Sport.

Taking a look at discipline, UMS de Loum found themselves struggling. Two of their players received yellow cards, with one card handed out in each half. The first at 43 minutes and 36 seconds into the first half and the second with 68 minutes and 48 seconds played in the second half. This could indicate a lack of discipline in their team and may have disrupted their momentum, thereby impacting their gameplay negatively.

Coton Sport dominated the corner kicks with a total of 7 compared to UMS de Loum's 4. This was another key factor that set the teams apart, with the home team's greater number of set-piece opportunities providing them with potentially more chances to score.

Overall, the critical factor in the game was Coton Sport's clinical finishing. The high number of goals with the opportunities created through corner kicks and the quick response after conceding the first goal turned the match in their favor. In contrast, UMS de Loum, though they scored first, their lack of discipline and efficiency in attack led to their downfall. This match was a clear demonstration of the saying "goals win games".

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