In an exciting Ligue 1 meeting, Stade Brestois found the upper hand against Le Havre with a decisive 2-1 victory. At Stade Oceane, on August 20th, 2023, both the teams showed firm displays, however, it was the statistically superior teamwork and execution by Brestois that made the difference.

Opening up the scoring chart for Stade Brestois was Romain Del Castillo at the 28th-minute mark in the first half, with the assist made by Bradley Locko. Even though Le Havre equalized with Daler Kuzyaev's goal assisted by Yoann Salmier in the 52nd minute, it was not enough. Just minutes later, Stade Brestois broke this balance with Lilian Brassier making it 2-1 in the 56th minute, encouraged by an assist from Del Castillo. Del Castillo was not only a goal scorer but also a playmaker, showing his real value to the team.

Statistically, we can see a series of aspects that played a pivotal role. Despite having more shots, both on and off target (7 and 11 respectively), along with more corner kicks (5), the home team, Le Havre, was unsuccessful in converting these opportunities. This inefficiency was a critical factor that led to their downfall.

Also, the discipline of the teams substantially varied in the match. The visiting team, Stade Brestois faced issues with discipline, with two of its members, Mahdi Camara and Axel Camblan, receiving yellow cards in the 47th and 89th minutes respectively. However, it was also a testament to Brestois' fierceness and commitment in defending their lead.

On the other hand, even though Le Havre committed more fouls (18) as compared to Stade Brestois (15), they were not booked at any instance during the game. This disparity could possibly highlight Le Havre's intensity in the match but also points out a lack of precision that could have swung the match in their favour.

It's fair to conclude that even though Le Havre had a more aggressive stance, reflected in their shots, corner kicks and fouls, Stade Brestois was more efficient in utilizing their opportunities, which resulted in the difference in the final scoreline. This match showcased that the key to winning isn't solely about having more control, but leveraging the chances when given. In this case, Stade Brestois was the more efficient team on the day.

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