In the FA Championship - Women's football match between Sheffield United (Wom) and Durham FC (Wom) that took place on 12 November 2023, Durham FC (Wom) pulled out a narrow victory by netting a single goal against Sheffield United (Wom) despite the home team's aggressive play and dominant ball possession.

The single goal of the match came early in the play in the 11:51 minute mark, giving Durham FC (Wom) a significant psychological benefit right from the onset. The home team's defence was just not prepared enough to tackle this early strike, which ultimately tilted the match in favour of the visiting team.

A critical factor to consider in the match's outcome is the high number of yellow cards shown to both teams, a total of 11 incidents. Sheffield United (Wom) seemed to play more aggressively and, as a consequence, received more yellow cards (6) compared to Durham (5). This aggressive play led to more infractions and distractions rather than constructive opportunities to score.

Another critical observation is the home team's number of corner kicks, which was significantly higher at 12 versus Durham's 5. This statistic would typically indicate a high offensive effort from Sheffield United. Unfortunately, despite these multiple potential opportunities, none was converted into a goal, showing a lack of finishing prowess from the home side.

The low goal count, coupled with the high number of yellow cards and corner kicks, hints at a vigorous, defensive match. But the critical aspect was Durham's ability to capitalise on their opportunities compared to Sheffield United, who, despite a higher number of corner kicks, failed to translate them into goals. This was ultimately the key factor that influenced the game's outcome.

In conclusion, the game was more a battle of defences, bouts of excessive aggression and missed opportunities especially by Sheffield United. Durham tactically defended their early lead which was enough to see them through to victory. Despite Sheffield controlling most of the game, it was Durham who truly demonstrated efficiency and tact in front of goal, using their opportunities to full effect.

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