On 25th February 2023 in the Segunda Division, Sporting Gijon secured a narrow 1-0 victory against CD Tenerife in a match that was tightly balanced in several key statistical areas. Both teams demonstrated strong defensive resilience, but Sporting Gijon's solitary goal in the second half proved decisive. The goal, scored at 00:47:47, was a crucial turning point and showcased Sporting's ability to capitalize on limited attacking opportunities.

Sporting Gijon exhibited marginally better offensive efficiency with seven corner kicks compared to Tenerife's four. This not only shows their intent to push forward but also kept Tenerife's defense under consistent pressure. Despite this, both teams were disciplined in deflecting these set pieces, preventing further goals. Additionally, Gijon's offside count of two, versus Tenerife's one, indicates their aggressive forward play, albeit with occasional lapses in timing.

The disciplinary statistics tell a slightly different story. With five yellow cards in total (Sporting Gijon three, CD Tenerife two), the match was scrappy and hard-fought. Gijon’s early and frequent bookings, including the first one 25 seconds into the game, suggest a possibly high-octane and physically assertive approach to unsettle Tenerife. Meanwhile, Tenerife's two yellow cards, although fewer, were significant as they came in rapid succession in the second half, indicating a period where their composure may have slipped under increasing pressure from Gijon’s offense.

In terms of fouls, both teams were nearly even, with Sporting committing nine and Tenerife ten. This balance indicates that while there was a lot of defensive pressure applied by both sides, they were relatively equal in defensive discipline and physicality. The absence of any red cards demonstrates that despite the aggressive play, both teams managed to avoid crossing the line into more serious infractions.

The outcome of the match was determined through a combination of effective set-piece strategy by Sporting Gijon and a slightly better-offensive edge, despite the relatively equal defensive performance and midfield battles. Tenerife's failure to convert any of their set-pieces or capitalize on Sporting Gijon's defensive fouls ultimately left them unable to overturn the home side’s advantage.

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