In the recent Premier League 2 match, played on 13th of January, 2024, it was clear evidence that the Brighton and Hove Albion U21 side displayed superior strategy and determination against the Liverpool U21 side. This analysis will delve into the teams' performance to ascertain the factors that contributed to Brighton's 4-2 win over Liverpool based on the statistical data provided.

Beginning with the goal tally, Liverpool showed early dominance by scoring first 12 minutes into the first half, quickly countered by Brighton. However, Liverpool's lead was short-lived as Brighton swiftly responded and leveled the scores. Liverpool again took the lead in minute 32, but could not maintain the lead, resulting in Brighton equalizing early into the second half and then continuously taking the momentum to lead by the 57th minute and further solidifying it at 96th minute. Brighton's comeback reflects their capacity to recover from a setback and their effective strategy in the second half which may well have taken Liverpool by surprise.

Key statistical factors like the corner kicks, offsides, and yellow cards played significant roles in the match proceedings. Brighton U21 had 5 corner kicks compared to Liverpool's 6. However, Brighton showed better efficiency by scoring from these fewer opportunities. On the other hand, Brighton was caught offside 5 times compared to Liverpool's 1, conveying that Brighton may have utilized an aggressive offensive strategy that occasionally breached the offside line but also managed to stretch Liverpool's defence, leading to goals.

The disciplinary records also seem to have an impact on the match. Brighton U21 saw three yellow cards, all in the second half, which indicates they adopted a more aggressive approach to keep their lead. Liverpool, with two yellow cards in the second half, showed a slightly better disciplined game but failed to capitalize on Brighton's aggressive approach.

In conclusion, though both teams had their highs and lows in the game, Brighton's plan to launch an assertive second-half comeback coupled with better efficiency in capitalizing on set-pieces were the main factors contributing to their victory. Liverpool, despite an impressive start, struggled to contain Brighton's second-half surge, indicating that maintaining momentum throughout the quality of the whole match is pivotal. Both teams' performance showed good prospects for their upcoming games if they take away lessons from this match.

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