In an intriguing Copa del Rey fixture on the 2nd November 2023, Hercules CF welcomed Burgos FC at home, with the visiting side emerging victorious 2-1 despite a brave attempt from Hercules CF.

The decisive factors were certainly Burgos FC's precise and advantageous usage of their attacking opportunities and their slightly superior control over set pieces, as displayed by their marginally higher number of corner kicks.

From a statistical perspective, Burgos FC were off to an ideal start by scoring the first goal at 18:31 in the first half. However, demonstrating their combative spirit, Hercules CF leveled the score at 35:00. The most significant moment of the match arrived at 49:59 in the second half when Burgos FC scored the winning goal.

Even though the two teams were fairly equal in terms of discipline, with Hercules CF earning three yellow cards and Burgos FC slightly surpassing them with four, it can be argued that the frequent infringements disrupted Hercules CF's rhythm more significantly. Burgos FC's higher foul count (12 compared to Hercules CF's 9) suggests a more aggressive, possibly disruptive strategy, which could have also been instrumental in their victory.

In regard to corner kicks, both teams appeared evenly matched with Hercules CF earning six and Burgos FC slightly edging them out with seven. This indicates similar levels of attacking intent and capability from both sides. However, Burgos FC were more capitalized in terms of goals scored, which ultimately determined the outcome of the match.

In conclusion, it was a match that truly hung on the razor's edge with a difference of just one goal determining the winner. But Burgos FC might have slightly edged it due to their utilization of their slight advantages in set pieces and perhaps their more aggressive strategy. Going forward, Hercules CF might learn from this close contest the importance of minimizing disciplinary infractions and capitalizing on their attacking opportunities better.

As always, we encourage all bettors to carefully analyse all available data and statistics before making any betting decision.

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