In a thrilling Copa del Rey clash between UD Logrones and Girona FC, the home team edged out a narrow 4-3 victory. The early momentum was set by UD Logrones, capitalizing on a penalty to open the scoring. Despite a promising start, Girona's defensive frailties were exposed, partly due to their inability to adequately respond to intense first-half pressure from the home side. This vulnerability was reflected in the final score and was compounded by their receipt of two yellow cards during the match.

A stark contrast in set-piece opportunities was evident, with Girona earning significantly more corner kicks—seven compared to Logrones' lone attempt. However, Logrones' efficiency in dealing with these situations underlined their defensive resilience and strategic composure. The hosts demonstrated disciplined positioning and structured defensive play, which, despite their susceptibility to set pieces, prevented Girona from converting their advantage in corner kicks into goals.

Both teams mirrored each other with eight fouls each, displaying aggressive play that perhaps contributed to the disruption in both teams’ rhythm. UD Logrones received a considerable four yellow cards, indicating a higher level of physical engagement which could have potentially led to risky play near their box. This aggressive defensive approach, however, managed to deter Girona's attacking threats, which was crucial in maintaining their slim lead.

Interestingly, both sides were disciplined in terms of the offside trap, with only one offside each, showcasing tactical awareness and disciplined attacking lines. Despite Girona's stronger showing in maintaining offensive pressure through corners, their struggle to convert these opportunities highlighted a lack of clinical finishing and cohesive execution in the final third. Meanwhile, Logrones’ precise execution in key moments, combined with ideal shot conversion rate, was the decisive factor that propelled them to victory in this intensely contested fixture.

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