In a hard-fought Premier League 2 match held on 22nd January 2023, Everton U21 eked out a 2-1 victory against Brighton and Hove Albion U21. Despite Brighton U21 setting the game in motion with an early lead in just 10 minutes and 18 seconds from the whistle, the visiting side staged a fascinating comeback in the second half, tipping the scales in their favor.

Interestingly, Brighton sought to keep the pressure on Everton throughout the match with a noticeably more aggressive corner strategy, leading with 6 corners to Everton's 3. However, Everton proved resilient in their defense, making efficient use of their less frequent corner opportunities and seizing chances to score. This demonstrated the effectiveness and precision of Everton’s defending and attacking strategy from set pieces.

On the disciplinary front, Everton ran into some turbulence, picking up a total of 3 yellow cards compared to zero for Brighton. Two out of the three cards were issued in the second half, affecting their team dynamics and potentially adding additional pressure on the Everton players. Despite backing off due to the card incidents, Everton managed to tactically reverse the game into a win, a commendable achievement under pressure.

A game-changing crux point came at 53 minutes and 49 seconds into the second half, when Everton equalized the score, and later at 83 minutes and 1 second, when they turned the game around, going 2-1 up.

One of the most distinct aspects at play was Brighton’s inability to keep its offside count low, being caught offside three times compared to Everton who maintained a zero offside record. This could reflect an approach plagued by hasty offensive plays on Brighton's side, and a cohesive, strategically-organized defense line for Everton.

Overall, Everton U21's fine-tuned discipline (despite the yellow cards) and efficient use of corners and offenses proved significant to overcome the early goal from Brighton. As for Brighton, their superior aggression for corner kicks and lack of disciplinary issues couldn't compensate for the lack of a well-organized attacking strategy, especially given their three offsides.

In summary, while the match was fiercely fought, Everton U21's technical superiority and well-honed strategies eventually trumped Brighton U21's aggressive, albeit somewhat chaotic, approach to the game.

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