In this closely contested Championship fixture that took place on 22nd December 2023, the intense clash between Swansea City and Preston North End saw Swansea take home the win by 2-1. The Welsh side demonstrated tremendous fortitude, being able to best their opponents statistically on several key parameters, despite accumulating a high disproportion of yellow cards.

Swansea City showed stellar performance on the offensive front. They registered 2 goals from their set plays. The first breakthrough came late in the second half at 59 minutes 55 seconds, giving them a one-goal lead. Preston North End levelled the score seven minutes later, keeping the game in balance. However, Swansea City secured the victory in the dying moments of the game at 94 minutes and 46 seconds, testament to their persistence and resilience.

While both teams demonstrated a similar level of aggression with the home and away side recording 3 and 2 offside plays respectively - indicating closely knit defensive lines, it was Swansea's precision in the final third that ultimately paid dividends, even though Preston North End had an additional corner kick to their name. Despite this area of Swansea City's game needing improvement, it did not significantly hamper their performance.

One significant aberration, however, in Swansea's otherwise exceptional gameplay was their discipline, or the lack thereof. Booked four times in the first half, the accumulation of yellow cards could have potentially cost them had Preston taken advantage of reduced pressure. Despite the same, they managed to hold their ground and restrict the visitors to just a single goal. In stark contrast, Preston North End were booked twice, once in each half, a glaring indication of the greater composure they maintained throughout the match.

To conclude, the winning performance of Swansea City underscored their attacking prowess and tenacity in the face of disciplinary setbacks. Despite having fewer corner kicks and more yellow cards, they displayed superior offensive tactics and resilience, earning them the victory. For Preston North End, the missed opportunities in the face of a team with disciplinary issues may signify a need to further sharpen their game penetration tactics and capitalise on the opposition's weaknesses.

While Preston North End displayed a more disciplined performance, Swansea City outperformed them in scoring and offensive dominance, skilfully playing through their setbacks to secure the win. The result underlines the importance of decisive goal scoring, resilience, and taking advantage of offensive opportunities in professional football.

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