The March 18th match between Dijon and Pau FC ended in a surprising 1-0 victory for the away team, despite the home side dominating the statistics in several key areas. The away team managed to capitalize on their only goal and maintain their lead throughout the match, which gave them their first win over Dijon in Ligue 2. However, their victory was not without controversy, as they picked up four yellow cards.

The home side Dijon was the superior team in terms of corner kicks, establishing a commanding lead over Pau FC with 13 corner kicks in contrast to the visitors' four. However, these statistical advantages did not translate into goals for Dijon. The frustration manifest in the home team committing 6 fouls in a desperate bid to get on the scoreboard, while Pau FC committed 9 fouls, a testament to their gritty defensive line that stood its ground under pressure.

It's surprising to note that while Dijon seemed to have control of the game, their only offside was more than Pau FC’s total offsides, indicating that Pau FC was implementing a deep defensive line strategy, closing the spaces effectively, and preventing Dijon from slipping players through.

Dijon acquired one red card, which possibly undermined their game-plan and gave Pau FC an upper hand. Despite Pau FC’s disadvantage in terms of player discipline, having picked up four yellow cards, they did not give up their lead.

Interestingly, the match was decided early in the first half, with Pau FC scoring the only goal at the 30th minute, a testament to the efficiency in Pau’s attack, as they made the most of a seemingly rare attacking opportunity. Post the goal, they managed to defend resourcefully and successfully.

In conclusion, despite Dijon’s statistical advantages in corners, Pau FC’s defensive solidity coupled with a well-executed attacking move led to their victory, showing the importance of capitalizing on key opportunities, no matter how sparse. It also illustrates that a team carrying more disciplinary cards doesn't always end up on the losing side, provided they manage to convert the chances they get while defending their lead effectively.

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