In the Bundesliga match that took place on November 11, 2023, at 14:30 EEST, VfB Stuttgart squared up against Borussia Dortmund, resulting in a hard-fought victory for the home team, Stuttgart. The final score was 2-1 in Stuttgart's favor.

Borussia Dortmund had a promising start with a goal at the 35-minute mark of the first half, which temporarily put them ahead in the game. However, Stuttgart managed to take back the control of the game, in part due to their tactical play and aggressive counter-attacks, and responded with a goal at minute 42, ending the first half with a 1-1 draw.

The second half saw Stuttgart fully seize momentum and take the lead with a goal in the 82nd minute, the one that would eventually decide the game.

Despite Dortmund getting three yellow cards, two in the first half and one in the second, they managed to keep their discipline intact, avoiding any red cards, as did Stuttgart, who had two yellow cards but no player sent off.

From a statistical standpoint, the increased corner kick opportunities for Stuttgart, as implied by the six corners earned, compared to Dortmund's single one, indicates their superior ball control and offensive pressure. These set pieces can often lead to scoring opportunities, which Stuttgart managed to convert on one occasion for the decisive goal.

Stuttgart was offside twice, indicating their aggressive attack strategy, while Dortmund was caught offside just once, perhaps suggesting their more guarded approach to attacking play. At the same time, Dortmund committed more fouls (16) than Stuttgart (13), which could reflect their defensive struggles, especially against Stuttgart's tactical positioning and game-play.

The overall data suggest that Stuttgart dominated many aspects of the game, extending beyond just goal scoring. Their aggressive yet tactical approach allowed them to control the game more effectively, earning more corners, and maintaining better discipline in their defensive half. However, Dortmund did come close, and the small margin of the final score reflects the tight competition.

In conclusion, the decisive factors that handed Stuttgart the victory were their tactical approach, which translated into scoring opportunities, their capitalization on these opportunities, and their disciplined defensive play, forcing Dortmund to commit fouls and disrupt their rhythm. Dortmund, with their early lead and an equal number of goal opportunities, could not hold onto their advantage due to their inadequate defensive performance and lack of discipline, resulting in a win for Stuttgart in this nail-biting encounter.

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