The Regionalliga West match on 25 February 2023 between 1.FC Koln II and SC Preussen Munster was a closely contested fixture with SC Preussen Munster emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline. The match began strongly for the home side, as Koln II opened the scoring in the first half at 43:16, a lead they managed to hold onto briefly before the away team found their footing.

SC Preussen Munster's ability to turn the match around in the second half was significantly supported by their strategic domination in set-piece situations. Munster earned a total of 11 corner kicks compared to Koln II's 4, illustrating their persistent offensive pressure. This consistent pressure created multiple scoring opportunities, one of which was ultimately capitalized early in the second half at 51:25 to level the game at 1-1.

In terms of discipline, the matchup saw a total of six yellow cards being distributed, four of which were awarded to Preussen Munster. Despite the high number of cautions, Munster’s ability to adapt and maintain intensity was crucial. Especially in the tightly packed midfield, Munster's disciplined fouling likely disrupted Koln II’s rhythm, although they themselves edged close to disciplinary limits with 4 offsides compared to just one from Koln II.

Teamwork and tactical substitutions were less notable in changing the dynamic of the match, but it’s worth mentioning Munster's ability to contain pressure after taking the lead at 74:31. Koln II’s inefficiency in turning their 4 corner-kick opportunities into goals was a contrasting factor. Moreover, Koln II demonstrated occasional lapses in positional discipline, highlighted by the only offside call against them which further underlined gaps in their attacking cohesion.

Ultimately, SC Preussen Munster’s victory can be attributed to their superior exploitation of set-pieces, maintaining aggressive but controlled gameplay and capitalizing on defensive crackdowns from the home side while overcoming disciplinary setbacks.

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