In a tightly-contested J2 League encounter on 18th February 2023, JEF United Ichihara Chiba narrowly edged out V-Varen Nagasaki with a solitary goal in the second half. The decisive goal came at the 50:57 mark when JEF United capitalized on a defensive lapse from Nagasaki. This early second-half goal set the tone for the rest of the match.

Despite their advantage, JEF United struggled to maintain composure, accumulating three yellow cards and a red card which put them under significant pressure. V-Varen Nagasaki also had their discipline issues, with two yellow cards contributing to a stop-start pattern of play. The match statistics highlighted the physicality, with Nagasaki committing 18 fouls and JEF United 17, indicating a fiercely competitive matchup.

V-Varen Nagasaki dominated in terms of corner kicks, earning four compared to JEF United's two, suggesting an offensive approach especially in the second half. However, their inability to convert these set-piece opportunities into goals was a crucial factor. Additionally, JEF United's defense, despite being down to 10 men, effectively stifled Nagasaki's attacking threat.

In the latter stages, the fixture saw Volatility increase, evidenced by the three second-half yellow cards for JEF United. The teamwork and execution difference were glaring; JEF United's defensive resilience post red-card, contrasted sharply with Nagasaki's inability to capitalize on numerical advantage. The collected statistics and their implications portray a scenario where disciplined defense and exploiting key moments defined the away team's victory.

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