The Copa Sudamericana match between San Lorenzo de Almagro and Independiente Medellin on 20th July 2023 was a display of both technical skill and strategic planning by the home team. San Lorenzo de Almagro secured a 2-0 victory, with one goal scored in each half, indicating a consistent performance, and dictating the pace of the game throughout.

San Lorenzo de Almagro’s first goal came early (24:55) into the first half. A powerful start like this can disrupt the opponents' morale and strategy, and it seemed to have done so as Independiente Medellin conceded another goal in the second half (79:42). The away team’s attack struggled, failing to register a single goal.

Compare this with the disciplinary record of both teams where Independiente Medellin received 4 yellow cards, one more than San Lorenzo de Almagro and also committed 2 offsides, can indicate a slight struggle in maintaining tactical structure. This could be a potential factor as to why Independiente failed to score any goals.

Despite both teams having an equal number of 6 corner kicks, which means both teams had opportunities to create goal-scoring situations, only San Lorenzo de Almagro was successful in converting these opportunities into goals. It goes to show how integral their set piece strategy was to earning them the two-goal lead.

Regarding fouls, San Lorenzo racked up a total of 10 to Independiente’s 7. While the difference is not big, it hints at the home side’s aggressive gameplay, perhaps a tactical move to disrupt Independiente’s passing and pacing. The absence of offsides on the home team's side also hints at their discipline in attack and understanding of their opponent's defensive line.

The absence of red cards in the match suggests that despite the number of yellow cards and fouls, the situation never boiled over into severe disciplinary action for either side. This shows control and discipline, despite some occasionally aggressive gameplay.

Concluding, San Lorenzo de Almagro’s strong start, strategic utilization of corner kicks, and disciplined aggressive gameplay played significant roles in their victory. Independiente’s struggle to maintain tactical structure, unsuccessful conversion of corner kicks, and failure to respond effectively to San Lorenzo’s aggressive gameplay seems to have led to their defeat.

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