In this UEFA Champions League Qualification match that took place on the 22nd of August 2023 at 19:00 EEST, we saw FC Copenhagen come out victorious with a 1-0 away win over KS Rakow Czestochowa.

The only goal of the match came early in the first half at the 8th minute when Bogdan Racovitan unintentionally scored an own goal. This was the turning point of the match and granted FC Copenhagen the edge. The unfortunate goal from Racovitan significantly influenced the rest of the match, as KS Rakow Czestochowa had to alter their strategies to aim for an equalizer, leaving potential vulnerabilities in their defensive line.

In terms of shots taken, KS Rakow Czestochowa was more aggressive with a total of 8 shots, 2 on target and 6 off target, compared to FC Copenhagen's 5 shots, 2 on target and 3 off target. Despite the increased offensive efforts by Rakow, Copenhagen's defense was impenetrable.

In terms of set-pieces, KS Rakow Czestochowa had 3 corner kicks, in comparison to FC Copenhagen who didn’t have any. Unfortunately, Czestochowa were unable to capitalize on their corner opportunities.

Looking at disciplinary issues, FC Copenhagen received two yellow cards in the second half of the match. Orri Steinn Oskarsson received the first card at the 88th minute, followed closely by Elias Jelert at the 92nd minute. The discipline issues might have put Copenhagen under pressure, but their defense held on tightly. KS Rakow Czestochowa, on the other hand, managed to keep their slate clean with no cards received.

In terms of disruptive plays, Rakow led with 8 fouls, while Copenhagen followed closely with 7. Interestingly, Copenhagen managed to stay completely clear of offside infringements. Rakow, however, were flagged for offside 5 times. This could indicate the aggressive and desperate attempts by the Czestochowa side to break through Copenhagen's strong defensive wall, albeit unsuccessful.

In summary, despite a stronger offensive play from KS Rakow Czestochowa, FC Copenhagen managed to maintain their lead thanks to a strong defensive line and a bit of an unlucky own goal. This included significant control over off-side infringements and effective neutralization of corner kick privileges taken by the home team. The discipline issues from FC Copenhagen towards the end of the match were a potential risk, yet they managed to keep their net untouched throughout the 90 minutes. Overall the match was a close-knit competition between the teams, with FC Copenhagen capitalizing on their chances and holding a strong defensive front.

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