In the electrifying Botola 1 match between MCO Mouloudia Oujda and OCS Olympique de Safi played on November 5th, 2023, both teams managed to score a goal each resulting in a stalemate.

The home side Mouloudia Oujda showed an early demonstration of their threatening attacking prowess, by converting their only goal just 15 minutes into the first half. On the other hand, Olympique de Safi, exhibiting a relentless tenacity and tremendous physical endurance, bounced back with an equalizer 36 minutes into the second half. The late comeback shows a good testament to Safi's perseverance and a shining example of 'it's not over until the final whistle'.

That being said, a closer analysis of the data reveals the inefficiencies that might have hampered Oujda’s performance. They were evidently struggling with discipline, as they collected not one, but three yellow cards. The indiscipline could have potentially upset their rhythm and shaped the outcome of the match.

Also noticeable was the somewhat diminished set-piece threats of Mouloudia Oujda, demonstrated by the mere three corner kicks they were able to earn. Comparatively, Safi managed double that figure with six corner kicks, indicating a better offensive pressuring and ball possession, especially during the second half. The ability to win corner kicks can often be an indicator of which team is applying the most pressure; Safi definitely held the upper hand in this statistic.

Neither of the teams had a straight red card, which is positive, indicating a fair level of play. However, it is worth noting that Oujda's accumulation of three yellow cards might be a warning for them to manage their aggressiveness better in the future matches.

Moreover, Olympique de Safi also demonstrated superior strategic execution by putting Oujda's defenders under pressure throughout the match, resulting in two offsides – a statistic that is lacking on Oujda's side.

To conclude, while the match did end at a 1-1 draw, a deep dive into the statistical aspects vividly illustrates that OCS Olympique de Safi manifested a more impressive team performance and exhibited more control, evidenced by their effective offensive pressure and better disciplinary record. MCO Mouloudia Oujda, despite scoring an early goal, struggled to maintain a solid grip on the match, primarily due to their lack of discipline and lesser offensive pressure. It would be safe to say that had it been considered from a purely statistical perspective, Safi potentially demonstrated a stronger performance. However, football is unpredictable, and on this day both teams shared the spoils.

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