In an intense Eredivisie battle, Feyenoord Rotterdam secured a crucial win against AZ Alkmaar on November 12, 2023. The home team Feyenoord managed one goal while keeping AZ Alkmaar off the scoreboard.

The game's solitary goal came early in the first half at 23:57 and was crucial in expanding the team's aggression from an offensive standpoint. It definitely put the pressure on AZ Alkmaar, dictating the game's pace.

Defensively, both teams showcased their sharpness, but Feyenoord Rotterdam managed to exhibit a more superior defense. The absence of corner kicks from AZ Alkmaar demonstrates Feyenoord Rotterdam's success in preventing the ball from exiting the side or end lines. Furthermore, Feyenoord's two corner kicks despite the tight defense also suggest their attacking efforts.

In terms of discipline, Feyenoord Rotterdam was less disciplined than their counterparts, collecting two yellow cards, one at the end of the first half (43:12) and the second in the later phases of the second half (89:18), just one minute apart from AZ Alkmaar's only yellow card (89:19). Yet, no team went down to ten men as there were no red cards given.

In the foul game, Feyenoord Rotterdam incurred fewer fouls (6) than AZ Alkmaar (8). This either indicates better ball handling or successful offense strategy, likely creating opportunities that could have led to the decisive goal.

Overall, each team's strategies displayed varying degrees of success. Feyenoord's early score and defensive prowess ultimately proved more significant than their less disciplined style of gameplay, with 2 yellow cards. The AZ Alkmaar side, while proving disciplined and even aggressive at creating fouls, failed to capitalize with either goals or corner kicks.

In conclusion, an early goal, firm defending, and control over the game were key for Feyenoord Rotterdam. These factors, along with their effective counter-attacks, proved to have the most significant impact on the match's outcome. Despite minor disciplinary issues, Feyenoord managed to hold onto their lead, demonstrating the importance of a solid defense and early scoring in securing a victory.

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