The match on 22nd February 2024, 12:30 EEST in the MTN Elite One competition showcased a fierce derby between Union Douala and Les Astres FC de Douala, with Union Douala pulling off a tight 2-1 win.

Union Douala came out of the gates strong, scoring twice within the first half of the game. The first goal was scored at the 22:54 mark, which was then followed by a second at 16:59 - highlighting a good start and aggressive attacking play by the home team. In retaliation however, Les Astres FC de Douala were quick to answer with a crucial goal at the 33:09 minute mark, thus concluding the first half with a competitive 2-1 score line.

In the second half, the intensity of the match didn't decrease, as both teams received yellow cards suggesting a physical bout. Union Douala was handed two yellows at 55:46 and 1:32:01, while Les Astres FC de Douala received their fair share at 1:04:01 and 1:32:39. Total for the match, Union Douala added three yellow cards to their tally, while Les Astres FC de Douala were not far behind with two.

Set pieces played a critical role in defining the landscape of this match, as evidenced by a total count of 9 corners awarded, distributed almost equally - Union Douala having 4 and Les Astres FC de Douala with 5. This illustrates each team's quest for scoring opportunities, but neither side seems to capitalized on their corner kicks.

When it came to discipline, Union Douala was caught offside twice during the game, indicating a more impatient approach than their counterpart, who weren't flagged offside at all. Fouls also told a similar story of this highly charged match, with Union Douala committing 5 fouls compared to Les Astres FC de Douala who only had 2, further highlighting a more aggressive approach towards the match by Union Douala.

To conclude, the outcome of this match was likely influenced by Union Douala's aggressive playstyle, both in attack and defense, which reflected in their goal tally and foul count. They managed to net early, which undoubtedly gave them an advantage, fending off most offensive advances from Les Astres FC de Douala, who only managed one breakthrough. The yellow cards and corners also played their part in creating a dynamic and tight contest.

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