In a keenly contested Stars League Cup, Al Rayyan emerged victorious over Al Duhail SC with a narrow margin of 1-0. The only goal of the match was scored by the home team, Al Rayyan, in the first half at exactly 21 minutes in. The scoring of the early goal and the team's ability to defend it till the end of the match played a crucial role in shaping the overall result.

The statistics highlight a relatively even match, with both teams showing a competitive spirit. Despite having 6 corner kicks (one more than Al Rayyan), Al Duhail SC failed to convert these opportunities into a goal. From a statistical perspective, this indicates that Al Duhail SC's offensive strategies fell short, despite having more opportunities from set-pieces.

Another interesting facet of the match was the frequency of offsides. Al Rayyan, being constantly caught offside on 7 occasions compared to Al Duhail SC's 4, signifies their aggressive approach in offence. This risk-taking, however, did end up resulting in the single goal of the match.

Proceeding further to the disciplinary actions taken during the match. Both teams exhibited their combative nature, however, Al Duhail SC appeared to be slightly more confrontational with two yellow cards being shown to them in the second half at 64 and 67 minutes, compared to a single yellow card for the home team, Al Rayyan at 57 minutes. It evident that the increasing pressure and the need to equalize might have resulted in this heightened aggression from Al Duhail SC. Nonetheless, none of the teams were reduced to 10 men as there were no red cards.

In conclusion, the critical element that gave Al Rayyan the edge was their early goal coupled with a solid defensive performance. Al Duhail SC, on the other hand, seemed to struggle with capitalizing on their offensive chances, especially from set-pieces, which ultimately resulted in their downfall. Between the sheer determination of Al Rayyan and the untapped opportunities of Al Duhail SC, it was the former who had the last laugh in this fixture. The match was a testament to the importance of effective goal conversion and defensive resilience in determining the outcome of a football match.

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