This Botola 1 match held on 4th January 2024 saw the home team, UTS Rabat, clinching a slim 1-0 victory over OCS Olympique de Safi thanks to their early goal in the first half.

The scoring chance came swiftly within the first five minutes of the match, which UTS Rabat capitalized on, setting the scene for an uphill battle for OCS Safi. Despite this early setback, OCS Safi pushed hard to level the score as reflected in their game performance metrics.

One notable aspect of the match is the high number of yellow cards. Both teams showed a near aggressive style of football, resulting in five yellow cards for each side. This indicated a closely contested and high-stakes game, with mental and physical pressure often leading to such booking situations. The timing of these yellow cards, most of them in the second half, might have disrupted the teams' rhythm and impeded their respective strategies, especially for OCS Safi who was trailing.

Surprisingly, the home team UTS Rabat managed to win despite not having any corner kicks throughout the game. OCS Safi, on the other hand, had a substantial number of corner kicks - eight in total, but failed to convert any of them into goals. This could point to UTS Rabat's solid defending in set-piece situations and OCS Safi's deficiencies attacking from corner kicks. Despite these missed opportunities, OCS Safi showed some offensive spirit, as indicated by their two offsides, demonstrating their attempts to penetrate UTS Rabat’s defense.

UTS Rabat’s only offside shows a fairly conservative offensive strategy, possibly due to their early lead, which may have shifted their objective towards maintaining the lead rather than extending it.

In conclusion, UTS Rabat's early lead proved crucial, while their ability to defend OCS Safi's corner kicks and maintain discipline despite the balance of yellow cards, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in securing their victory. On the other hand, OCS Safi's inability to capitalize on their corner kicks and level the match points to missed opportunities and areas for improvement in future matches.

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