In the wake of a thrilling 2-0 victory over 1. FC Nurnberg, FC Hansa Rostock demonstrated a compelling example of solid defence and efficient execution in the final third in their 2. Bundesliga match on July 30, 2023.

The defining moments of the game fall into both halves. Hansa Rostock managed to penetrate Nurnberg's defence in the first half, taking the lead at 00:41:52. Their ability to score early allowed them to set a confident tone for the rest of the match. This lead was solidified further into the second half, at 00:46:35, putting them up 2-0 against Nurnberg and adding a significant amount of pressure on the away team to respond.

The discipline of both teams, as exhibited by the number of yellow cards, directly impacted the pace and mood of the match. The first round of yellow cards was on Hansa Rostock concluded at 00:38:34, shortly following Nurnberg’s first at 00:37:45. The second half saw three more yellows, with Nurnberg being shown two, one of which was quite late into the match at 01:30:46. However, the discipline of the teams never descended into chaos as no red cards were shown.

The data reveals equal attacking endeavor in terms of corner kicks, with each team being awarded six in total. However, Rostock was much more disciplined and effective in their attacking play as evidenced by their single instance of offside compared to Nurnberg's 4. The less disturbed flow of their offense might have been one decisive component of why Hansa Rostock managed to convert their efforts into actual goals.

A look at the fouls committed reveals Nurnberg’s less disciplinary approach in their style of play – with 7 fouls compared to Rostock's 5. While the difference is not massive, this shows a marginally more reactive and perhaps less contained style on Nurnberg's part.

All in all, the decisive factors for this match were the balance between aggressive attacking and disciplined defence demonstrated by Hansa Rostock. They translated their early goal into a strong defensive performance and added a second goal shortly into the second half. Their efficient use of corner kicks and lower offsides relative to Nurnberg played a significant role in this outcome. Nurnberg's slightly higher number of fouls and offsides might have disrupted their flow, not able to convert their similar number of set-pieces into a productive offence.

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