Home team Goals 1

Away team Goals 0

Home team Shots on target 4

Away team Shots on target 6

Home team Shots off target 5

Away team Shots off target 3

Home team Goalkeeper saves 6

Away team Goalkeeper saves 3

Home team Fouls 13

Away team Fouls 9

Home team Corner kicks 3

Away team Corner kicks 5

Home team Substitutions 2

Away team Substitutions 3

Home team Offsides 2

Away team Offsides 1

In this tightly contested match in the Primera Division between Union Espanola and O´Higgins FC, the home team, Union Espanola, emerged victorious with a scoreline of 1-0. The balance of play, as determined by goals, assists, shots on target, goalkeeper saves, shots off target, corner kicks, fouls, substitutions, and offsides, can provide a detailed insight into the game dynamics.

Despite having fewer shots on target, four compared to O’Higgins FC's six, Union Espanola maximized their opportunities and scored the crucial game-winning goal. There were more off-target shots from the Union – five as compared to O’Higgins FC's three, indicating the attacking mentality of the home team.

Notably, the match witnessed stellar goalkeeping from Union Espanola as their goalkeeper made six saves, playing an instrumental role in maintaining a clean sheet, while O’Higgins FC's goalkeeper made only three. This indicates a more solid defensive approach from Union Espanola, able to withstand the attempts on their goal.

Fouls were in greater numbers from Union Espanola, committing as many as 13 compared to O’Higgins FC's nine. Such numbers reflect a more aggressive style of play from the home side. Meanwhile, corner kicks were in the favor of O’Higgins FC, totaling at five compared to Union’s three. Despite having an advantage from set pieces, O’Higgins FC could not convert their chances into goals.

Substitution wise, O’Higgins FC made one additional switch compared to Union Espanola, three versus two, suggesting a more tactical approach or possible injury concerns. As for offsides, there wasn't much to separate the two sides, Union Espanola was caught twice while O’Higgins FC was offside once. In terms of discipline, it was an impressive display from both teams as there were no cards shown throughout the match.

In conclusion, though O’Higgins FC had more shots on target and corner kicks, Union Espanola's dogged defense, goalkeeping, and capitalization on the attacking opportunities proved decisive. It serves as a reminder that games aren't won on statistics but on taking advantage when it matters the most.

Overall, the match was a tight contest with Union Espanola slightly edging out based on tangible effectiveness rather than statistical domination.

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