In the Coupe de France on 18th November 2023, the home team FR Haguenau was defeated by the away team Valenciennes by a score of 2-0. Despite the home advantage, FR Haguenau was unable to find the back of the net, whereas Valenciennes succeeded in treading the dangerous line of aggressive play that culminated in a victory.

The first decisive scoring strike from Valenciennes appeared in the first half at the 5-minute mark, giving them an early lead. This early strike, combined with their aggressive approach, seemed to unbalance Haguenau. The second goal, scored in the second half at the 83rd minute, further solidified the lead and eventually decided the outcome of the match in favour of Valenciennes.

From a statistical point of view, FR Haguenau had the advantage of creating more set-piece opportunities, taking 8 corner kicks compared to 3 from Valenciennes. However, they failed to convert these chances into goals, showing inefficiency in their set-piece executions. While Valenciennes faced 8 corners, their defense seemed impregnable, and there was no gap for Haguenau to exploit.

Both teams played a physical match, with Valenciennes witnessing three yellow cards, two in the first half including one shortly after their first goal, and one in the second half. This might suggest an aggressive game style that contributed to their success, but even this aggression did not undermine their defence. FR Haguenau was shown two yellow cards, one in each half, indicating a relatively restrained match compared to their opponents.

Examination of the offsides indicates a tightly fought battle in the attacking zones, with Valenciennes caught offside 3 times to Haguenau's 2 instances, showing the latter's controlled aggression in their forward play.

No red cards were issues in this match, indicating that despite the physicality, the teams managed to maintain their composure.

Overall, the stats depict a stronger and more purposeful Valenciennes team, who despite their less frequent threats and higher card count, were efficient in converting their opportunities and maintaining a sturdy defence. They displayed a winning tactic of striking early, playing aggressively, and then, securing the game with a late goal. In contrast, Haguenau showed inefficiencies in utilizing their opportunities, particularly the higher share of corner kicks, reflecting on their scorelessness. Their defensive vulnerabilities, particularly against Valenciennes' piercing attacks, further contributed to their defeat.

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