The J2 League clash between Renofa Yamaguchi FC and Montedio Yamagata on July 5, 2023, ended with a narrow 1-0 victory for the home team despite the visitors dominating most areas of the pitch.

The lone goal of the match came early in the second half (01:00:42) giving Renofa Yamaguchi the lead, which they managed to hold onto till the final whistle. The ability to score when it mattered most was a key distinguishing factor between the two sides in the game.

In terms of playing style, it was an interesting contrast. While Renofa Yamaguchi played a more conservative game, evidenced by their lower count of 4 fouls compared to Montedio Yamagata's single foul, Montedio Yamagata dominated the corner kicks with 5, indicating a more aggressive offensive play compared to Renofa Yamaguchi’s 2.

Despite their aggressive play, Montedio Yamagata was actually hamstrung by the accumulation of 3 yellow cards all in the second half (01:20:46, 01:24:23, 01:28:22). This could potentially indicate a higher level of frustration among the visiting team players as they failed to break through the home team's defense.

It's worth appreciating that Renofa Yamaguchi was able to maintain discipline the entire match, taking no yellow or red cards, which could have significantly played a role in their ability to focus on defensive strategies which was ultimately reflected in their clean sheet.

In conclusion, even though Montedio Yamagata maintained offensive pressure throughout the game shown by their dominance in corner kicks, their inability to maintain discipline, evidenced by 3 significant yellow cards in the crucial last 30 minutes of the game, adversely affected their performance and possibly disrupted their game plan. On the contrast, the disciplined approach and strategic playing style of Renofa Yamaguchi certainly paid off as they walked away with all three points.

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