Match Report: Universitario De Deportes vs Independiente Santa Fe

In a thrilling match at the Copa Sudamericana held on 5th May 2023, Universitario De Deportes convincingly beat Independiente Santa Fe with a 2-0 scoreline.

Universitario De Deportes had a strong showing in terms of goal scoring. They found the back of the net in both halves- one as early as the 11th minute in the first half and another coming at 65th minute in the second half, illustrating a balanced attack throughout the game.

In addition to the goals, Universitario De Deportes also extensively controlled the game's set pieces. They took a total of 7 corner kicks compared to just 1 by Independiente Santa Fe. This reflects a dominance in game play and establishing a significant territorial advantage, forcing the opposition onto the back foot for much of the match.

On the disciplinary front, the game was considerably tense with a total of 8 yellow cards- 3 for Universitario De Deportes and 5 for Independiente Santa Fe. This level of physical play may have possibly impacted the rhythm of the game improving Universitario's edge.

Despite the scoreline, Independiente Santa Fe competed fiercely in terms of committing fouls with 20 instances to the 26 committed by Universitario De Deportes. This suggests a high tempo, physical game that possibly disrupted the fluidity of play and gave an upper hand to the home side.

The home team’s effective use of the ball was not reflected in the number of fouls they committed. This indicates high pressure, aggressive defending from Universitario which made it difficult for Independiente Santa Fe to penetrate.

In conclusion, while Independiente Santa Fe struggled with discipline, and failed to take advantage of set pieces, Universitario De Deportes took possession and demonstrated a better efficiency at converting their opportunities. This, coupled with a consistent attacking performance across both halves, made significant impacts on the outcome of the match and led to their victory.

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