The La Liga clash between Valencia and Cadiz CF turned out to be quite the gritty affair - a thriller not in terms of goals, but rather of a hard-nosed and intense confrontation.

The only goal of the match was struck by Cadiz CF's Ruben Alcaraz in the 8th minute of the match, with an assist by Ruben Sobrino Pozuelo. This was a rare moment of attacking superiority from the away team. Though both the Valencia and Cadiz CF had only 2 shots on target each, implying that both the teams struggled in converting their attempts into productive attacks.

Valencia seemed to dominate most of the game as they took a whopping 13 corner kicks versus Cadiz's meager 2. This could've essentially represented Valencia's pressure and ball possession near the Cadiz CF penalty area. Interestingly, this potential advantage did not translate into a higher number of shots on target. In comparison, the home team had a higher number of off-target attempts with 9, compared to Cadiz CF's 4.

Further examination of the data unveils a game dictated by a heightened aggressive approach from both the teams. Valencia and Cadiz CF received a cumulative of 11 yellow cards, with the latter being the more penalized team. This resulted in a high number of total fouls committed during the match, with Cadiz CF leading with 21 fouls compared to Valencia's 14. This intense battle of play saw five of Cadiz CF players getting cautioned compared to four from Valencia.

Despite the abundance of corners, aggressive play, and frequent interruption due to the plethora of fouls, both the teams had only one offside each. This denotes a considerably disciplined application of attacking lines from both sides.

In spite of Valencia's higher possession in the attacking third, Cadiz CF managed to make the most of their opportunity to steal a crucial victory in the La Liga campaign. The data in the study indicates that Valencia's struggle to convert opportunities, along with Cadiz CF’s rigid defense, determined the ultimate outcome of the match.

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