In a tight encounter at the EFL Trophy on the 19th of September 2023, the Wycombe Wanderers managed to edge past the Crystal Palace U21 squad with a well-deserved single goal lead.

With only one goal separating the teams, the home side displayed tremendous fortitude and effectiveness by converting just 1 goal, which came relatively late in the game, at the 01:38:22 mark in the second half. This was the defining moment that carved the pathway to victory for the Wanderers and was demonstrative of their clinical approach in front of the net.

From a statistical standpoint, discipline on the pitch was a standout factor in determining the outcome of the match. The away team, Crystal Palace U21, were far less disciplined, picking up four yellow cards compared to the Wanderers' two. Two of the bookings for Crystal Palace U21 came just before halftime, at 00:45:32 and shortly afterwards at 00:47:26. This might have resulted in a more conservative, and ultimately less aggressive, style of play in the subsequent playtime as they were wary of picking up more bookings - a factor that might have contributed to their inability to score.

Another area where Wycombe Wanderers seemingly outperformed was in terms of set-pieces. They executed 8 corner kicks successfully against the 6 by Crystal Palace U21. This also points towards the home team's ability to apply pressure and launch attacks.

However, in a, somewhat counter-intuitive trend, the Wanderers were caught offside only once compared to Palace's two instances. This indicates a higher risk-taking strategy by the away team, although it didn't pay off in terms of goals scored.

In conclusion, based on the data provided, it was the Wycombe Wanderers' clinical finishing with their single shot on target, superior ball handling at crucial junctures, and disciplined gameplay that helped them eke out a win against Crystal Palace U21. While both teams showed immense resilience, the high number of yellow cards for Crystal Palace U21, likely affected their gameplay and potency at the offensive end.

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