In the Ligue 1 match played on January 14 2024, Nantes, the home team, were defeated by the away team Clermont Foot with a final scoreline of 1-2. This certainly was a game of two halves, both with different match dynamics.

Statistically speaking, Clermont Foot had an early boost by netting their first goal at the 28-minute mark, providing a significant psychological advantage for the rest of the game. Nantes, however, managed to equalize with a goal from the starting whistle in the second half. Later, at the 88-minute mark, Clermont Foot managed to get their second goal, provoking a drastic change in the match momentum.

Although Nantes produced 11 corner kicks compared to Clermont Foot's 5, they were unable to convert these into decisive goal-scoring opportunities. This statistic highlights a potential weakness in Nantes' set-piece offense, or perhaps commendable defence on the part of Clermont Foot.

On the disciplinary front, both teams had one yellow card each. The timing of these bookings can offer an insight into the state of game play, with Nantes receiving a caution in the first half (37th min) and Clermont Foot in the second half (53rd min). However, a critical turning point in the game was Nantes receiving a red card which likely had an impact on their game strategy and possibly resulted in Clermont Foot's late goal.

On another note, the teams were comparable in offsides, with Nantes flagged twice and Clermont Foot once, signifying that both teams actively sought to breach the opposition’s defensive line.

Interestingly, Nantes committed twice as many fouls as Clermont Foot (8 to 4), which could be indicative of their defensive pressure or their struggles in maintaining possession.

In terms of substitution data, unfortunately, it is not available, so we can't delve deeper into their strategic changes during the match.

In summary, despite Nantes' significant offensive attempts through corner kicks, the efficient goal-scoring by Clermont Foot and Nantes' disciplinary issues via a red card significantly influenced the match's outcome. The 2-1 scoreline in favour of Clermont Foot is a testament to their effective frontline who capitalized on their opportunities, offering an essential lesson to bettors on the importance of reading beyond the basic stats.

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