Match Analysis

The KNVB Cup match between HV CV Quick and De Graafschap on January 10, 2023, ended with a decisive win for the latter. The away team dominated the match with a 4-1 victory.

De Graafschap's tactical prowess and coordinated play were evident right from the onset of the match, scoring their first goal just after 1 minute and 11 seconds. The team continued to take control of the first half, netting their second goal at 17 minutes and 32 seconds. HV CV Quick responded positively, launching their first and only goal at 21 minutes and 14 seconds. The early goals by De Graafschap, which formed a 2 goal buffer, created significant pressure on the home team. De Graafschap capitalized on this pressure, scoring again at 33 minutes and 52 seconds making the score 3-1 at halftime.

In the second half, despite receiving a yellow card at 1 hour 6 minutes and 24 seconds, De Graafschap maintained their aggressive approach and further expanded their lead with another goal at 1 hour 12 minutes and 28 seconds. This goal sealed their victory and highlighted De Graafschap's dominance in the match.

The corner kick statistics point towards a more balanced contest. HV CV Quick had a total of 8 corner kicks in comparison to De Graafschap's 5. However, this statistic didn’t translate into significant results for the home team, signifying a lack in effective finishing during set pieces.

The discipline in the game was mostly maintained on both sides apart from one yellow card shown to De Graafschap. This did not impact the match outcome, as De Graafschap managed to maintain their lead and did not suffer any further disciplinary actions that would put them at a numerical disadvantage. The home team HV CV Quick displayed excellent discipline throughout the match with no cards.

To summarize, De Graafschap won the match due to their early aggressive strategy of quick goals and maintaining their lead, even though HV CV Quick seemed to have a slight upper hand in set piece situations. The solitary goal by HV CV Quick wasn’t enough to counter De Graafschap's dominance in open play, helping the latter secure the victory. This fixture demonstrated the importance of converting goal-scoring opportunities and the significant role that early goals play in shaping the outcome of a match.

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