In a tightly contested Premier League Cup match on 24 February 2023, Derby County U21 was handed a 2-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest U21, a result largely influenced by disciplined defense and clinical finishing from the away side. Despite Derby County U21’s aggressive approach that earned them seven corner kicks in the match, their inability to convert these chances, combined with Nottingham Forest U21's efficient defensive setup, allowed the away side to maintain a clean sheet.

The turning point of the match occurred in the second half when Nottingham Forest U21 capitalized on their attacking opportunities, netting the first goal at the 62-minute mark. This struck a decisive blow to Derby County U21’s morale, which was already dented following a rash of bookings - three yellow cards during crucial phases. The indiscipline compounded their problems, leading to a red card that significantly weakened their defense and midfield.

Statistical analysis of shots on target versus shots off target would reveal a disparity in effectiveness, attributable to better shot precision on Nottingham Forest U21’s part. Although Derby County U21 had multiple corner kick opportunities, their failure to translate these set-pieces into goals was exacerbated by stellar saves from Nottingham Forest's goalkeeper, who ensured no second chances were afforded.

The additional goal by Nottingham Forest U21 in the 92nd minute to make it 2-0 underscored their superior fitness and tactical awareness, exploiting Derby's depleted squad late in the game. In conclusion, the match hinged on Nottingham Forest's superior discipline and execution, with zero yellow cards and red cards to their name, thus maintaining numerical and psychological superiority throughout the game.

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