The Championship match played on August 5, 2023, between Middlesbrough and Millwall ended in an unexpected turn of events as the underdogs Millwall emerged victorious with a single goal. Although Middlesbrough dominated the game in terms of corner kicks and fewer fouls, Millwall took advantage of the one opportunity they had, showing greater efficiency in their attacks.

Statistically, Middlesbrough had the greater share of goal opportunities with 12 corner kicks compared to Millwall's 6. This implies that they were more active in the attacking half and they could put more pressure on Millwall. However, despite creating several opportunities from these set-pieces, the home team failed to convert any into goals.

The lack of accuracy in shooting goals was a critical shortcoming for Middlesbrough. Their inability to capitalize on chances created from corner kicks played a significant role in their defeat. Furthermore, Middlesbrough was caught offside twice compared to Millwall's single offside, indicating a lack of coordination in their attacking plays.

On the other side, Millwall managed to keep their composure and defend strongly against the home team, earning three yellow cards in the process. The first yellow card was given in the closing minutes of the first half, while the other two were given in the second half. However, these fouls did not turn into a disadvantage for them, but rather showed their resilient defense that Middlesbrough struggled to break through.

The only goal of the match came late in the second half by the Millwall squad. Despite the lesser number of corner kicks and more offsides than Middlesbrough, they capitalized on the opportunity they had and netted the only goal of the fixture.

Moreover, the home team was cautioned with a yellow card immediately following the away team's goal, which indicates frustration on their part and could also suggest a decline in their performance.

In conclusion, although Middlesbrough dominated in terms of creating chances and putting pressure on the Millwall defense, their inefficiency in converting opportunities and minor glitches in their attacking decision-making process led to their downfall. On the other hand, Millwall made the most of a limited number of opportunities, displaying efficiency and tenacity, particularly in their defense. Their commitment on the pitch also underpins the fact that the outcome of football matches won't always go in favor of the side that dominates possession or has more corner kicks. Millwall's victory in this match was a perfect example of how to extract the most out of limited resources.

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