In this UEFA European Championship Qualification match between Montenegro and Bulgaria, which took place on September 10, 2023, Montenegro showcased a superior performance to secure a 2-1 victory. Despite the apparent parity with each side scoring two offsides, it was the timing and distribution of goals and cards that greatly influenced the game's outcome.

Montenegro's opening goal came in the first half at 00:45:48, providing an excellent platform for the home team to build upon. After getting an early lead, defensive discipline seems to have taken a hit with a yellow card conceded at 00:23:16 and another close to half time at 00:47:29. The tension escalated in the second half, producing the main tide-changing moments of the game.

Bulgaria managed to land an equalizer in the 78th minute (second half 01:18:17). However, showing resilience and determination, Montenegro reclaimed the lead roughly 18 minutes later (second half 01:36:39), which proved to be the match-winning goal.

Analyzing the set pieces, both teams had close statistics, with Bulgaria slightly edging Montenegro with 4 corner kicks to 3. Though higher in number, Bulgaria failed to convert any of these opportunities, effectively nullifying their slight advantage in this area. The offenses on both sides seemed to struggle with discipline as evident by the number of fouls conceded. Bulgaria fouled slightly more than Montenegro, with 13 and 10 respectively.

Despite the victory, Montenegro's main concern would be their discipline on the field. Out of the 4 yellow cards shown to the home team, the one in the 80th minute (01:20:49) led to a direct red card due to accumulation, leaving them with 10 men. On contrast, Bulgaria only had a solitary yellow card handed out in the entire 90 minutes, meaning they were more disciplined.

The game was by no means a one-sided affair. However, statistics show that Montenegro had a slight edge in their offensive play as they managed to convert their opportunities more efficiently. At the same time, Bulgaria's failure to make the most of their set pieces and equal number of offsides meant they were unable to turn the game in their favor.

In conclusion, Montenegro's efficient offense and resilience in the face of adversity, coupled with Bulgaria's somewhat ineffective attack strategy, were pivotal to the final 2-1 score that clinched a well-earned victory for Montenegro. However, Montenegro will surely need to address their discipline issues to stay competitive in future matches.

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