In the Copa Sudamericana match held on 09 August 2023, the home team, CSD Defensa y Justicia, locked horns against the away side, CS Emelec, in a game that was keenly contested. The match was characterized by aggressive and tactful performances from both sides, however, it was CSD Defensa y Justicia that emerged winners with a 1-nil win.

The solitary goal of the game, struck in the second half, at 01:01:44, proved pivotal as it shifted the momentum in favor of the home side. Even as Emelec tirelessly pursued an equalizer, it was the Defensa y Justicia defense that stayed resolute, ultimately, denying Emelec any breakthrough.

In terms of gameplay statistics, the home team also demonstrated a more dominant performance by taking more corners (8) in comparison to Emelec's 4. More corner kicks for Defensa y Justicia indicate they had more opportunities in the attacking third, thereby increasing their chances of scoring goals. That said, it's also worth noting that both teams had their fair share of offsides during the match, with Emelec having two offsides to Defensa y Justicia's one. This could suggest a rather high defensive line maintained by both sides.

Even though the game saw a relatively even distribution of fouls between the teams, with 6 fouls for Emelec and 5 for Defensa y Justicia, the away side seemed to lose its discipline more often, earning 3 yellow cards compared to only a single one for the home team. The yellow card picked up by the away side in the first half at 00:34:49 might have played a part in undermining their aggressiveness for the remaining part of the game given the fear of potentially losing a player to a sending off.

In conclusion, both teams did demonstrate a high level of tactical awareness and aggression. However, it was the superior ball control, strategic corner kicks, and a disciplined performance by CSD Defensa y Justicia that ultimately made the difference in this match.

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