In the Women's Super League (FA WSL) on May 21st, 2023, West Ham United (Wom) showed their road game prowess as they came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Leicester City (Wom). It was a closely matched game, but a couple of critical factors stood out, leading to the Hammers' victory.

To start with, the away team's execution in front of the goal was almost perfect. West Ham managed to score two goals from significantly fewer chances. Their first goal came rather early at the 17 minute and 28-second mark, which enabled them to stabilize their game and force Leicester to take a riskier approach. This proved effective as further into the game, precisely at 59 minutes and 20 seconds into the second half, West Ham was able to capitalize on Leicester's exposed defense, giving them a solid 2-0 lead.

Leicester managed to pull one back only late into the second half, at 98 minutes and 51 seconds, not providing enough time for a complete comeback. Despite their offensive efforts that were evident in 10 corner kicks awarded to them during the game compared to only 2 for West Ham, the home team couldn't translate these opportunities into goals.

Discipline on the pitch was another clear difference between the two sides. West Ham had three players booked with a yellow card and kept it under control not to escalate to a red card. Conversely, Leicester, who only had one initial yellow card first half into the match, at 38 minutes and 46 seconds, saw the situation deteriorate with one of their player receiving a red card, putting them at a numerical disadvantage on the field. This, combined with only two offsides for each side, showcase a cautious, yet focused approach to attacking play from both teams.

The game was a classic example of how opportunities matter less than what teams do with them. Leicester had more corner kicks but couldn't convert them into goals. Their lack of discipline in ensuring one player less on the field was also a significant factor contributing to their downfall. West Ham, on the other hand, maximized the few opportunities they had, scoring crucial goals, and effectively managed their players' discipline on the pitch to secure the victory.

Thus, while both teams showed commendable teamwork and performance levels, West Ham United (Wom) were the more clinical and disciplined, invaluable factors that ultimately decided the game's outcome.

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