In a fierce clash in Liga de Expansion MX on March 9, 2023, Raya 2 Expansion locked horns with Alebrijes de Oaxaca ending in a 1-1 draw. The end-to-end action justified the evenly balanced scoreboard but some clear statistical factors amplified the narrative of the game.

Alebrijes de Oaxaca took an early lead at the 35th minute, sending ripples through the home crowd and the Raya 2 Expansion defense which struggled to regroup in the first half. However, they fought back and equalized in the second half at the 62nd-minute mark, a testament to an improved second-half approach.

A closer look at the corner kicks provides a clear window into the aggressive prowess of both teams. Although Alebrijes de Oaxaca had more corner kicks at 6 compared to 4 by the home side, they were unable to capitalize on their increased set-piece opportunities, which may have been due to a resilient defensive display by Raya 2 Expansion.

Discipline also turned out to be a crucial factor in the game with as many as 8 yellow cards being handed out in total over the course of the match. Raya 2 Expansion collected 3 yellow cards, two in the second half and one in the first, showing defensive distress among their ranks. Alebrijes de Oaxaca, on the other hand, received all of their 5 yellow cards in the second half, indicating a descent into a more aggressive and potentially reckless defense as the game progressed.

The number of offsides that took place during the game, paints a story of Raya 2 Expansion’s single-minded defensive strategy against a more offensively assertive Alebrijes de Oaxaca. The away team was caught offside 4 times, far more than the home team which only had one offside infringement. This high number of offsides could be attributed to a high defensive line from Raya 2 Expansion, thwarting Oaxaca's offensive efforts.

To conclude, while the game ended as a draw, it was far from an evenly matched contest. Alebrijes de Oaxaca seems to have been the more attacking side but couldn't convert their chances, while Raya 2 Expansion held their end quite effectively despite facing an aggressive opposition. The game clearly highlights the importance of discipline and making the most of the set-piece opportunities in determining the outcome of a match.

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