In the Championship match played on 26th December 2023 at 15:00 EEST, Rotherham United hosted Middlesbrough. Rotherham United secured a 1-0 victory holding off a persistent Middlesbrough side, showing the importance of clinical finishing in football.

Despite not earning any corner kicks, Rotherham United turned their fortunes around by scoring a crucial goal in the early stages of the second half. Their dogged defending kept Middlesbrough at bay despite the away team earning themselves a total of 11 corner kicks to Rotherham United's nil. This demonstrated their impeccable defensive organisation and their abilities to withstand pressure. Their resolute backline put up an iron wall that Middlesbrough, though valiant, failed to breach.

The single goal of the game was notched up by Rotherham United at 01:11:32 in the second half. This solitary goal was enough to separate the two sides showing Rotherham United's compact approach to the game paid dividends.

Neither team had a player sent off in the match, indicating a relatively clean and fair-played game. This remained consistent on both sides of the pitch with zero yellow cards on both sides, reflecting on the balanced mix of skill, discretion and discipline exhibited by both teams.

The absence of corner kicks for Rotherham United reinforces their resilience in maintaining possession and not recklessly giving the ball away. Their strategic gameplay and well-structured defending meant they kept Middlesbrough at bay despite the latter's efforts.

However, Middlesbrough's inability to convert their 11 corner kicks into goals highlighted a perhaps dire need for improving their set-piece strategies. The higher number of corner kicks demonstrate Middlesbrough's higher attacking intent and control in final third, but lack of execution limited their ability to exploit these opportunities.

In conclusion, this match was a classic example of how football isn't just about attacking prowess and how defensive solidity can secure wins. Despite Middlesbrough's commanding presence in the final third, Rotherham United's resiliency and strategic gameplay coupled with their crucial goal scoring ability proved to be instrumental in their victory.

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