In a rather contentious Ligue 1 match at the Stade de la Beaujoire on 7th May 2023, Strasbourg Alsace emerged a convincing winner against the home team, Nantes, with a 2-0 overall score. While Nantes displayed a bit more possession and a larger quantity of corner kicks, Strasbourg Alsace was able to convert their statistical advantages into key points that ensured their victory.

A critical factor that significantly influenced the match outcome was the superb performance of Strasbourg's Habib Diallo. His performance was the decisive factor in the game, scoring the first goal in the 26th minute of the first half via the penalty and assisting in the second goal at the beginning of the second half. These strategic interventions at pivotal moments gave Strasbourg a concrete advantage that Nantes could not overcome.

However, the story of this match is not complete without highlighting the disciplinary issues faced by the Nantes team. They received a total of three yellow cards as compared to Strasbourg's single one. This was paralleled by a higher number of fouls committed by Nantes, totaling 22 against Strasbourg's 15. Notably, the yellow cards accumulated by Nantes' players, namely Joao Victor da Silva Marcelino in the first half and Marcus Regis Coco and Florent Mollet in the second half, reflected an overall lack of discipline that hindered their performance on the pitch.

Despite having a larger number of corner kicks (11 against Strasbourg's 1), Nantes could not effectively leverage them to pull back the goal deficit. Similarly, a larger number of shots, both on target (5 vs. 6) and off target (8 vs. 2), did not translate into successful goals for Nantes.

In conclusion, this analysis of key statistical factors paints a clear picture. The Nantes team, while having more opportunities in terms of corner kicks and even shots on the target, were less effective in capitalising on these opportunities compared to the Strasbourg Alsace. Moreover, the Nantes team's lack of discipline significantly affected their performance. Strasbourg Alsace, on the other hand, with fewer but more decisive attempts, and stellar performance by Habib Diallo, highlighted their superior efficiency and strategic execution which ultimately led to their victory.

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