The match between Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and FC Lugano for the UEFA Europa League qualification played at Lotto Park, ended with a 2-0 victory in favour of the former. Despite both teams having a comparable number of shots on target (7 for the home team and 6 for the visiting team), Royale Union Saint-Gilloise proved to be more efficient and clinical in converting their opportunities to goals.

A crucial contribution to their success was the seamless cooperation between Dennis Eckert, Mathias Rasmussen, and Casper Terho, whose synergy helped secure the game for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. Dennis Eckert initiated the scoring with a goal from an assist by Mathias Rasmussen in the 8th minute. An important moment in the second half was Jean Thierry Lazare Amani's assist to Casper Terho, which doubled the score to 2-0.

Regarding the defensive efforts, both teams were similarly disciplined with offsides with each team caught offside once. However, the discipline concerning fouls varied more significantly, this resulted in Royale Union Saint-Gilloise receiving three yellow cards, including one for the goal-scorer Dennis Eckert, compared to FC Lugano’s single yellow card offence.

It's interesting to note that both teams squared off evenly in terms of the number of shots taken. The home team made a total of fourteen (seven on target, seven off target), while the away team had ten shots (six on target, four off target). Notwithstanding the close number of shots on target, the home team's superior aim efficacy altered the outcome of the game.

The home team also had the edge in corner kicks (four against Lugano's three), which emphasizes their offensive pressure. This persistent aggression, paired with more precise shooting, may have significantly contributed to the match's eventual result.

To summarize, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise outperformed FC Lugano in their firmer defensive stance and greater offensive efficacy. Their victory could be attributed to their efficient shooting and effective utilization of set-piece opportunities, highlighted by the decisive assists from Mathias Rasmussen and Jean Thierry Lazare Amani. However, caution should be advised concerning Royal's team discipline moving forward, with foul comparison and yellow card count indicating there is room for improvement in this regard.

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