In a thrilling encounter in the Segunda Federación on November 11th, 2023, Athletic Bilbao B edged out a 2-1 win over the formidable Barakaldo CF. In what emerged to be a closely contested match, certain key statistical factors stood as decisive components in shaping the final outcome.

The home team, Athletic Bilbao B, proved to be more lethal and effective in the attack, converting their opportunities to tally two goals. The decisive moments occurred in the second half: they opened the scoring just after 51:40, while Barakaldo CF managed to equalize at 1:01:36. However, Bilbao retaliated with a late strike at 1:33:01 which eventually turned out to be the winning goal.

Beyond merely goals, fouls, and card offenses also swayed the balance of the match. Bilbao collected two yellow cards, one in each half whereas Barakaldo saw more disciplinary action with three yellow cards and one red card. The second yellow card given to Barakaldo CF in the second half at 1:02:58, shortly after they leveled the game, seemed to disrupt their momentum, and perhaps their ability to maintain a solid defensive line, thus allowing Bilbao to reclaim the lead with their second goal at 1:33:01.

Corner kicks were evenly split among both sides, suggesting that each had a fair share of attacking chances. However, the difference lay in effective execution in front of the goal, where Bilbao clearly outperformed Barakaldo translating their share of opportunities into more goals. It alleviates the importance of precision and purpose in the attacking third, which Bilbao appeared to capitalize on more effectively.

Such a high stake game warrants constant squad rotation and substitutions; however, that data was not provided.

In all, despite each team having a similar number of set piece opportunities, Athletic Bilbao B managed to maintain a slightly superior disciplinary record and team structure which influenced their late goal and subsequent win. Barakaldo CF must look into reducing their card offenses and further polishing their finishing in front of the goal to curb such narrowly lost games.

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