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In a tightly matched UEFA Europa League fixture on 5th October 2023, SK Sturm Graz edged out KS Rakow Czestochowa with a solitary goal, winning the game 1-0.

SK Sturm Graz's early goal in the 23rd minute of the first half proved to be the deciding factor of the match. Despite the home advantage, KS Rakow Czestochowa failed to find the equalizer throughout the match.

Analyzing the statistics, a similar performance level by both teams is evident from their equal foul counts, each committing 3 fouls. Furthermore, both teams also received two yellow cards, highlighting the aggressive defensive efforts made by each team.

It's interesting to note that despite scoring a relatively early goal, SK Sturm Graz made more attacking moves as reflected in their higher number of corner kicks (7) as opposed to KS Rakow Czestochowa (5). This indicates that Sturm Graz were on the front foot and consistently applying pressure throughout the match.

Likewise, Sturm Graz's offside count was higher at 4, compared to Rakow's low count of 1. This shows Graz was continually pressing their attack, albeit sometimes prematurely, while Rakow struggled to stage effective counter-attacks throughout the match.

In terms of disciplinary actions, both teams had 2 yellow cards each. Rakow's two such cards were given in the second half, at the 47:57 and 01:01:37 marks respectively, indicating their increased aggression and desperation to even the scoreline, which ultimately affected their discipline on the field.

Despite the home team's struggle, the match was fought intensely by both sides and the result hinged on SK Sturm Graz's ability to convert their chances in the first half and maintaining their defensive solidity throughout the rest of the match.

In conclusion, the match was tightly contested, with similar tallies in fouls and yellow cards. SK Sturm Graz just managed to edge their opponents, largely thanks to their early goal and sustained attacking pressure.

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