In the HNL match that took place on the 15th of March 2024, NK Osijek clashed in their home stadium with NK Varazdin. The final result favored the visiting team, NK Varazdin, who managed to squeeze a single goal past the home side to secure a victory.

The only goal of the match was scored by the away team in the first half and came at a relatively early stage, at 11 minutes 44 seconds. The early goal undoubtedly gave the traveling team a psychological edge while laying heavy mental pressure on the home team. From a statistical point of view, the goal was a no doubt a critical factor in dictating the final outcome of the game, as there were no other goals scored afterwards.

Analyzing the match's discipline level, a total of six yellow cards were shown throughout the game, five of which were against NK Osijek and only one against NK Varazdin. The distribution of the cards gives an indication of Osijek's gameplay being more aggressive, as is evident in the higher number of fouls by the home team (20) as compared to the away team (15). The excessive number of fouls by NK Osijek might have hampered their flow and structure of the game, decreasing their chances of scoring.

Moreover, a closer look at these yellow cards reveals that four of NK Osijek's five cards were shown in the second half, two of them within two minutes of each other. This shows that Osijek's control began to wane as the game advanced, making it harder for them to get back into the game.

Both teams had similar statistics in terms of offsides, with one for each. It indicates the level of pressure applied by both teams to penetrate the opponent's defense, nevertheless, the away team capitalized their breakthrough moment better resulting in a winner.

In the realm of corner kicks, Osijek was more bullish, with double the corners that Varaždin boasted (6 to 3). This reflects the home team's persistent attempt to score but unfortunately, they were not able to capitalize on the set-piece opportunities granted to them.

In conclusion, several significant factors contributed to NK Varazdin taking the win. Their skill in scoring an early goal gave them the advantage and they managed to restrict Osijek with a disciplined defensive alignment. By contrast, Osijek's aggressive plays resulted in numerous fouls and yellow cards, damaging their game's fluidity and control significantly. Despite having more corner kick opportunities, Osijek failed to convert these into goals, ultimately leading to their defeat.

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