In a tightly contested Liga MX match held on March 18, 2024, Atletico San Luis clinched a narrow 2-1 victory over CF Pachuca. Despite having lesser corner kicks and an alarming six yellow cards, Atletico San Luis successfully translated their goal opportunities into points that ultimately decided the game.

Atletico San Luis started strong in the first half and scored an early goal just 22 minutes into the game. Their defensive tactics were evident, leading to two yellow cards in the first half at 25 and 47 minutes. Regardless, they managed to keep CF Pachuca at bay, not allowing any goals in the first half.

In the second half, Atletico added one more to their lead at the 70th-minute mark. CF Pachuca responded quickly by scoring their only goal of the match just three minutes later. However, Atletico's defence, despite receiving another four yellow cards in this half, held strong and did not allow CF Pachuca to add to their goal tally.

Interestingly, CF Pachuca dominated in corner kicks, registering a total of 11 against Atletico's mere three. This could imply the pressure CF Pachuca exerted, but Atletico's defensive line showed an excellent job in containing this. CF Pachuca also had fewer offsides, indicating their play was measured but again, fell short against Atletico's tight defence.

The game had quite a number of fouls, with most coming from Atletico San Luis. They received a total of six yellow cards, posing risk throughout the match. CF Pachuca displayed less aggressive behaviour, drawing only a solitary yellow card late in the second half. Despite the number of fouls, no red cards were issued, allowing both sides to compete with a full squad throughout the match.

This match demonstrated just how essential a solid defence is. Despite having fewer corners and more offsides, Atletico San Luis managed to downplay CF Pachuca's attacking threats, translating their fewer goal opportunities into crucial match-winning points leading to their win.

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