In this tense League Cup encounter held on 05 August 2023, the home team CF Monterrey looked to have an edge over the away team Portland Timbers right from the starting whistle. Monterrey won the match 1-0, a result which was arguably the outcome of the game's most critical statistical storylines, concussion on the yellow cards, and the lack of efficiencies on corner kicks.

The only goal in the back of the net came relatively early at 46:20 in the first half, from CF Monterrey. An efficient performance saw them capitalize on their chances to secure a lead that they managed to hold onto throughout the rest of the match. The early goal inevitably set the tempo for the rest of the half, putting added pressure on Portland Timbers.

An intriguing aspect of the game proved to be the discipline of the teams, revealed by the high number of yellow cards. A total of 3 yellow cards were handed to CF Monterrey's players, with two occurring in the first half at 27:41 and 38:47 and the third one in the second half at 79:35. Portland Timbers also amassed 2 yellow cards, the first in the first half at 28:53 and the second one in the second half at 80:41. The frequency of these fouls significantly disrupted the flow of the game and may indeed have influenced the teams' strategies and tactics.

Another notable data point is that CF Monterrey found themselves caught offside five times, which does suggest a level of impatience in their offense, yet they managed to stay resolute at the back and not commit any defensive errors that could have risked their hard-earned lead. In contrast, Portland Timbers were caught offside only once, showing their tactical discipline despite being pressured into chasing the game.

The away team dominated in corner kicks, amassing a total of 8 compared to Monterrey's 4. However, they failed to convert their advantages from set pieces into goals, which significantly affected the game's final result. Ultimately, their inability to capitalize from these advantageous positions and periods of the game proved critical in them failing to score in the game.

Therefore, while Portland Timbers had a dominance in corner kicks, it was CF Monterrey that came out on top where it mattered most, namely in efficient scoring and expert game management despite the high card count.

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