The match on May 12th, 2024 between CS Maritimo and UD Oliveirense, both teams playing in the Segunda Liga, was marked by a tense balance of events that saw the home team emerge as victors with a close score of 2-1.

CS Maritimo was first to draw blood 21 minutes and 28 seconds into the first half, setting the pace for the match. This early goal could have significantly heightened the pressure for UD Oliveirense, as the away team had to quickly respond 6 minutes and 14 seconds later to level scores at 1-1. The decision moment came well into the second half as CS Maritimo managed to regain the lead at the 80 minutes 50 seconds mark with a decisive goal to secure victory.

One dominant trend through the match was Maritimo's superior aggression in probing Oliveirense's defense. Maritimo recorded 14 corner kicks compared to Oliveirense's 9, implying that the home team consistently kept up the pressure in the attacking third of the pitch. Thus creating more scoring opportunities, two of which they successfully utilized.

However, this aggressive play did not come without costs. CS Maritimo was shown a total of 4 yellow cards throughout the match, including three in the second half. This increased caution on the pitch might have resulted in stricter defensive plays and tighter marking, explaining why Oliveirense managed only a single offside throughout the match.

Although Oliveirense demonstrated good discipline with fewer fouls (6) compared to Maritimo's seven, they weren't effective enough in exploiting the defensive openings from the home team. Their one offside infraction indicates they might have engaged in fewer attacking plays, consequently reducing their chances of scoring more goals. They were also more disciplined, picking up only 2 yellow cards.

In the end, Maritimo's approach, although more costly in cards, proved to be more productive. They effectively balanced their aggressive attacking strategy with a disciplined defense that limited Oliveirense's opportunities to score. This match demonstrated both teams' competitive spirit, but Maritimo showed better resource utilization and opportunities crafting which brought them victory.

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