The match between Valencia (Wom) and Villarreal (Wom) on 10 February 2024 in the Primera Division – Women's league brought an interesting performance to the field, closing with a 1-0 victory for Villarreal.

Although both teams performed quite well, the singular goal of the match was scored early in the first half, at 33:06 by Villarreal, which set the pace of the game and eventually led to their triumph. This goal may have increased pressure on Valencia which is evident in the vast difference in corner kicks as Valencia had 10 against Villarreal's minimal 1. Typically, an increase in corner kicks is indicative of a team's attacking strategy and Valencia clearly attempted to equalize or overtake Villarreal.

Moreover, Villarreal’s high rate of offside, a total of 5 compared to Valencia's only 1 offsides, suggests that they employed a riskier playstyle, pushing the frontline and trying to place its strikers behind the opposition's defenders. This element of unpredictability could have contributed to the solitary goal of the match.

Considering the disciplinary aspect of the match, Valencia showed commendable restraint, with no yellow cards compared to Villarreal's one. This aptitude for discipline, however, did not translate into points on the board, demonstrating that being aggressive and playing a risky game, like Villarreal did, could sometimes yield favorable results.

However, this particular game was an oddity as it’s quite unusual to see a team win with such lesser corner kicks or high offside rates. It also showcases the defensive prowess of Villarreal who managed to keep their opponent from scoring despite Valencia's aggressive play manifest in multiple corner kicks. Ultimately, Villarreal's strategy and their execution in the first half of the game led to their victory, even though statistically, they stood at a disadvantage.

In conclusion, scoring early in the match may have given Villarreal the upper hand by putting Valencia under an immediate pressure, the latter's failed attempts to retaliate are evident in 10 corner kicks and lack of goals. This highlights the importance of an early start in a match. Despite Valencia's clean record in terms of yellow cards, they lost the match, indicating the complex interplay of multiple factors in deciding the final outcome. It wasn’t the most conventional of victories, but Villarreal’s mix of early pressing and later resilience bagged them the three points.

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