In the Ligue 1 showdown on March 10, 2024, between Strasbourg Alsace and AS Monaco, the latter emerged victorious with a 1-0 triumph. This victory was decided by a single goal scored in the second half by AS Monaco, which was also the only goal of the match displaying a very defensive style from both formations.

Monaco's defense was particularly resilient, conceding five corner kicks to Strasbourg while getting eight corners on their offensive end. This elevated number of concessions in comparison to Strasbourg indicates that AS Monaco was strategically more aggressive at both ends, stifling Strasbourg's offensive efforts while constantly pushing to capitalize on their own chances.

As evidenced by the number of corner kicks and offsides in the match, AS Monaco dominated in terms of possession. Strasbourg found it difficult to break through Monaco's defense, as they were caught offside four times against Monaco's single offside. The quality of the backline of Monaco is evident in these numbers, managing their defensive line effectively enough to trap the Strasbourg attackers offside repeatedly while maintaining their own discipline on offensive plays.

This keenness, however, did have some downsides as AS Monaco gave away 13 fouls, a sharp increase from Strasbourg's 8 fouls. It was also reflected in the number of yellow cards, as they received 3 cards compared to one for the home side. Two of these came in the first half itself, suggesting a possible eagerness to assert control over the game. Importantly though, their aggression did not cost them any red cards, and they managed to maintain a full squad for the entirety of the match.

The decisive goal of the match came in the second half, making it a telling example of Monaco's sustained pressure eventually resulting in a breakthrough. They managed to keep up their intensity and finally got rewarded by converting the crucial goal opportunity.

In conclusion, the deciding factor in this match was AS Monaco's aggressive approach both offensively and defensively, that allowed them to control the game's rhythm and ultimately secure the win. Despite the heavier foul play, their strategy wielded a result for them, handing them a crucial lead in the second half which they defended successfully till the end. That being said, Strasbourg's defensive resilience should also be lauded, as evidenced by the slim margin of the game's sole goal.

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