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In this exciting encounter between Sheffield United U21 and West Bromwich Albion U21 in the Premier League Cup, the home team emerged victorious with a 5-2 win. The match, played at 19:00 EEST on December 11, 2023, was a thrilling ride of tactical prowess and team effort, but a comprehensive look at the match statistics reveals where the scales tipped in Sheffield's favor.

Sheffield United U21's stellar offensive display won them the day, with a total of five goals scored throughout the match. With all goals scored in the second half, the first goal came at 54:04 giving them a lead. However, West Bromwich quickly responded at 01:01:47, making it 1-1. At this point, it became evident that both teams were ready to give it all for a win, and it was Sheffield who pressed the acceleration, leading them to a total of four more goals at 01:07:04, 01:20:36, 01:26:14, and 01:31:53 while West Bromwich managed only one more at 01:15:18. This offensive prowess is a critical factor in Sheffield's resounding victory.

In terms of discipline, both teams had the occasional disappointment. Sheffield picked up two yellow cards at 37:10 in the first half and 59:54 in the second half, while West Bromwich's defensive struggles had one of their players booked at 52:22 in the second half. There were no red cards in the match.

The match statistics further highlighted Sheffield's dominance. The home team commanded the game with five corner kicks, two more than West Bromwich's three. Corner kicks, in many ways, signify pressuring the opponents and having more attacking opportunities. Sheffield also lead in the number of offsides committed, five against West Brom's three, indicating their aggressive forward pushes.

In conclusion, Sheffield United U21 successfully dominated the match courtesy of their attacking prowess and their control over the game dynamics, as the statistics regarding goals, corner kicks, and offsides reveal. While West Bromwich Albion U21 showed resilience, the match statistics indicate the need for improved defensive strategies to restrict their opponent's goal-scoring opportunities and match control.

From this match's evidence, bettors would be wise to consider the offensive power and controlling tactics that Sheffield United U21 is capable of deploying, a decisive factor in their game.

(Note: This coverage is based purely on statistical factors provided and does not consider any factors beyond the data given.)

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