CD Lugo’s clash with Villarreal B in the Segunda Division on the 22nd of January 2023 was a thrilling match with tactical nous, several fouls, and a solid performance from the winning squad, Villarreal B.

The match ended with Villarreal B edging out CD Lugo by a score of 2-1. The deciding factor in the match was the number of goal conversions from the Away team. Despite lower goal output from the home team CD Lugo, both squads had almost equal opportunities attacking the opposition's goal but Villarreal B capitalized better on their chances.

Examining the match statistics a little deeper, we notice that the major difference between both teams was in the number of corner kicks. Villarreal B recorded 9 corners compared to just a single one for CD Lugo. The ability to create and capitalize on set-pieces was clearly key, as it often provides valuable opportunities to score. This illustrates the attacking dominance exerted by Villarreal B and their more effective utilization of wing players to stretch the CD Lugo defence.

Despite the lack of goals, CD Lugo’s performance wasn't completely subpar. However, their discipline on the field was quite questionable– they received a total of 4 yellow cards, with two of them coming in quick succession in the second half, leading to a subsequent red card. This numerical disadvantage likely impacted Lugo’s chances of salvaging anything from the game in the latter stages, as they had to defend with a player less.

In contrast to CD Lugo, Villarreal B demonstrated greater respect for the rules of the game, ending the match with only 2 yellow cards and no dismissals. This further extended their advantage over CD Lugo, allowing them to maintain numerical parity along with their lead.

Notably, the decisive moment of the match occurred in the second half when Villarreal B swiftly recaptured the lead just a minute after CD Lugo had drawn level. This quick turnaround could be attributed to Villarreal B’s resilience and a potential lapse in concentration or defensive structure from CD Lugo, following their equalizer.

Overall, Villarreal B's efficient use of opportunities, superior set-piece play, and better on-field discipline was enough to take home the win.

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