In the early morning fixture of the Copa Libertadores, SE Palmeiras faced off against Atletico MG on 03 August 2023. The match ended with the away team, SE Palmeiras, securing a solitary goal victory against the home side, Atletico MG. The only goal of the match was scored by the SE Palmeiras in the first half at the 29th minute.

Despite the home advantage, Atletico MG couldn't capitalize on most of their game play to equalize the score. This was evident in their offensive stats, especially the lack of their successful shots on target which resulted in zero goals for the team. Further adding to that, Atletico MG was unable to utilize their offensive set pieces effectively, evident by their 9 corner kicks which failed to produce any goals.

Their disciplined defensive behavior was notable with only one yellow card and 3 fouls. Strikingly, they managed to maintain an offside-free offense throughout the match which showcases their spatial awareness and precision in their forward gameplay, even though it didn't result in any goals.

On the other hand, SE Palmeiras had an early lead with a goal within the first half hour of the game. They maintained this lead throughout the entire match despite incurring more yellow cards and fouls than the host team. In total, they committed 2 fouls and received 2 yellow cards, suggesting a more aggressive style of play defensive compared to Atletico MG. While they had only 5 corner kicks, less than that of the home team, the fact that they were able to fend off the opposition's attempts indicates their strong defensive performance.

One offside offense was registered to SE Palmeiras which represents a single instance when their ambitious play may have been too forward-leaning. However, given their victory, it didn't affect their overall match performance significantly.

The lack of goals from Atletico MG, despite their several offensive attempts, was the determining factor of this match. SE Palmeiras' defense was able to uphold against these attempts, showcasing their superior defensive performance. At the same time, their early goal and maintaining that lead till the end allowed them to secure the victory in this match.

In conclusion, this match brought forth some key insights into the strengths and weaknesses of both teams. Despite Atletico MG's disciplined gameplay, their offensive inefficiencies overshadowed their efforts. On the other hand, SE Palmeiras demonstrated relentless defensive play and effectively capitalized on their early lead, leading them to victory.

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