In this thrilling match of the League Cup - Women between Valadares Gaia FC (Wom) and SL Benfica (Wom), SL Benfica took the victory with 3 goals against 2, in a game that put their attacking prowess and tactical discipline on display.

On a statistical level, an interesting aspect of the match is the number of offsides committed by each team. In a clear indication of Benfica's aggressive play, they were caught offside a staggering 6 times, compared to only once for Valadares Gaia. Despite these offsides showing Benfica's attempts to penetrate the opponent's defense, they also underlined their imprecision in their forward line's positional play. However, it did not derail them from securing a win.

In the first half, SL Benfica managed to secure a 2-0 lead, thanks to goals scored at 00:27:46 and 00:35:53. However, in the second half, Valadares Gaia put up a strong fight, scoring 2 goals in return at 00:53:18 and 01:08:49. The winning goal from Benfica came late in the second half at 01:30:36, disrupting Valadares Gaia's hope to bring the game to a possible stalemate or even possibly a triumphant comeback.

It was an evenly contested match in terms of corner kicks, with both teams having 3 corners each. This highlights the competition for ball possession and space by both teams.

Valadares Gaia was issued a single yellow card in the second half at 01:00:56. The lack of yellow cards on SL Benfica’s part indicates their discipline in the match and a general lack of unnecessarily rough play throughout the game. The yellow card on Valadares Gaia compromised their performance to some extent, with them being careful to avoid having a man down after the card was issued.

In conclusion, although Valadares Gaia fetched a commendable fight, Benfica's proactive gameplay and efficient striking in spite of their offsides secured them the victory. A combination of intense forward offensive gameplay and discipline shielded them from a game that could have easily turned in favor of Valadares Gaia. This report visibly underlines the crucial role of attacking precision, timing, and team discipline in deciding the outcome of a tightly contested football match.

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