In the Championship competition on 11th November 2023, Southampton claimed a decisive victory over West Bromwich Albion with a 2-1 scoreline. The pivotal factors that counted towards this result were not only the goals scored but also the tactical gameplay demonstrated notably through disciplined fouling and strategic corner kicks.

In terms of scoring, Southampton's early goal in the first half undoubtedly put them in a favourable position. The goal was driven home as early as the fifth minute, which would likely have boosted their morale and put increased pressure on West Bromwich Albion. But the away team didn't buckle or crumble under pressure as they made a robust comeback by scoring an equalizer within 65 minutes into the second half. However, despite their resilience, West Bromwich eventually fell short as Southampton reclaimed their lead by the 82nd minute, and managed to hold on to it till the final whistle.

Despite the loss, West Bromwich's performance was commendable and perhaps more focused on corner kicks, often a useful means to set up scoring opportunities. With 10 corner kicks compared to Southampton's 3, it's clear that the away team had success in pressing their opposition and forcing them to make mistakes. Unfortunately, their proficiency in set pieces did not translate into a tally of goals.

Meanwhile, the home team managed to consistently avoid being caught offside, with the tally sitting at 3. This shows disciplined positional play on the part of the Southampton squad. The offside trap, however, appeared not to be a considerable issue for West Bromwich Albion as they didn't record one throughout the duration of the match.

Disciplinary matters were skewed towards the home team as Southampton received 3 yellow cards compared to none for West Bromwich Albion. It begs consideration whether such disciplined conduct on part of the away team shifted their focus from aggression to strategy.

In summary, the home team's swift scoring, tactical retaining of a valuable lead, and judicious offensive play overshadowed the away team's corner kicks strategies and disciplined conduct. While stats like corner kicks and offside decisions were predominantly in favor of West Bromwich, the match results prove that the ultimate decider in football matches remains a simple statistic: goals scored.

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