In a high-scoring showdown on 06 May 2023, US Quevilly Rouen Metropole narrowly defeated Pau FC, by 4 goals to 3 in the Ligue 2 competition. The match was fast-paced and closely contested, with both teams playing aggressive football that was reflected in a considerable number of yellow cards and a high total goal count.

Pau FC kicked off the goal-fest at the 29th minute mark, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Crucially, right before going into half time, US Quevilly equalized, resetting the match conditions going into the second half. The momentum seemed to be swinging as Pau FC swiftly took the lead again at the 55th minute, but Quevilly demonstrated their resilience by equalizing again just a couple of minutes later.

The 77th and 92nd minute goals by Quevilly proved to be decisive. Though Pau FC fought back and scored in the 88th minute, making it 3-3, they could not hold Quevilly from scoring the last and victorious goal in the 92nd minute. An impressive performance from Quevilly's forwards, as their sharp shooting skills were on full display.

For Pau FC, conceding 4 goals indicates that their defensive lines were penetrated quite easily, they needed to create more robust defending strategies. Although they scored three goals, based on the match outcome, their attacking prowess was simply not enough to bring them the victory.

The match was not short of on-field controversy, with a total of 5 yellow cards being dished out. The home team received 2, while US Quevilly had 3 bookings. All bookings can be attributed to the full-blooded approach both teams took during the game with the high stakes at hand.

The corner kick stats reveal that Pau FC had 3, one more than Quevilly's 2. Although Pau FC had the slight advantage in set-pieces, they were not able to convert their extra corner kick into a goal. This points towards a possibly concerning lack of decisive play during crucial opportunities.

No red cards were handed out, indicating that despite the rate of fouling, it didn't escalate into notably aggressive gameplay from either side.

In summary, this pulsating clash was won by the US Quevilly Rouen Metropole, who displayed more resilient and clinical football compared to Pau FC. The deciding factors seemed to be Quevilly's quick goal-response times, Pau FC's defensive vulnerabilities, and the high tally of yellow cards, reflecting the aggressive day on the match.

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