The Ekstraklasa clash between Slask Wroclaw and Widzew Lodz was certainly a match coloured by discipline and the tactical approach of both teams.

Slask Wroclaw took the spoils on the day with a 1-0 victory, but the defining factor was not solely the solitary goal, scored just minutes into the second half. From a deep dive into the statistics, there are several other notable factors that swayed the game in favor of the home team.

Widzew Lodz would find themselves in disciplinary trouble, earning four yellow cards over the course of the game - two in the last five minutes of the first half and a further two in the opening ten minutes of the second half. Not only did the timing of these cards significantly hinder their momentum at vital points, but it also meant that they were likely more careful in their playing style, limiting their attacking threat and forcing their tactical approach towards a more defensive one.

The home team, despite earning fewer yellow cards, also created fewer scoring opportunities with only one corner kick, compared to Widzew Lodz's three. This suggests that Slask Wroclaw's defensive play was more strategic and disciplined, allowing their opponents more possession in less threatening areas but successfully preventing them from creating clear goal-scoring opportunities.

The trend of Slask Wroclaw's disciplined gameplay is similarly reflected in the offsides count - both teams had two offsides. This indicates that Slask Wroclaw were not continuously pressing forward but were rather focused on maintaining their defensive structure and looking for strategic opportunities to attack.

Wroclaw's single goal in the game, scored in the second half, proves decisive. The timing of this goal, just after Widzew Lodz received their third yellow card and minutes before the fourth, further highlights the impact of the away team's indiscipline on the game.

To conclude, the match was not won solely on the offensive prowess of Slask Wroclaw but was more a testament to their strategic defensive play and their ability to capitalize on key momentum moments in the match, particularly Widzew Lodz's poor disciplinary record on the day. Slask Wroclaw's command of the game, despite fewer scoring opportunities as evidenced by the solitary corner kick, shows a team that understood and executed their game plan with precision and gave them the desired result.

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