In a tense La Liga fixture that saw Espanyol host Getafe at the RCDE Stadium, it was Espanyol who prevailed victorious with a narrow 1-0 result. A singular goal, netted by Joselu in the first half at 37 minutes 17 seconds boosted by a penalty, made all the difference in the match, proving that the home team was able to convert their attacking opportunities into tangible results.

This match was a case in point that every shot matters. Espanyol had a total of 8 shots on target, one of which secured them the lead, while Getafe struggled with precision, only managing 2 shots on target. Despite Getafe making attempts at retaliation, with 5 shots off target as compared to Espanyol’s 9, they could not capitalize on these opportunities. The lack of precision in Getafe's forward line was a key factor in their defeat.

Yet, it wasn’t the attacking department where the most significant disparity could be drawn. In the discipline department, Getafe seemed to lose their composure, incurring a total of 5 yellow cards as compared to Espanyol’s 2. The foul count for Getafe stood at an alarming number of 23, almost double that of Espanyol's 12, directly correlating to the team’s higher yellow card count. Such disciplinary issues not only compromise a team’s defensive line but also interrupt the team’s momentum, which might have been a contributing factor to Getafe’s inability to score.

Another significant factor that reflected upon the teams’ performances were the statistics relating to set-pieces. Espanyol secured a total of 6 corners, twice as many as Getafe’s 3, highlighting their attacking stronghold and their ability to exert pressure on Getafe’s defense.

The offside count remained equal for both teams with 3 offsides each, suggesting relatively same levels of offensive maneuvering by both sides.

In conclusion, while the match was decided by a singular goal, the disparity between both team's control over the match was evident in the statistical data, in terms of shots, disciplinary issues, and set-pieces. For Espanyol, the ability to convert a penalty into a goal, assert offensive pressure, and maintain discipline resulted in a victory, whereas Getafe's lack of precision and discipline halted them from attaining points.

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