Following the Segunda Federación clash between CE Manresa and CD Ebro on January 15, 2023, the home team, CE Manresa, clinched a narrow 2-1 victory. A deeper examination of the match data, though, reveals several noteworthy elements that were influential on the final outcome.

Crucially, CE Manresa made their opportunities count. Out of the three offsides committed by the home team, two were successfully converted to goals. The first goal by the home team at the 10th minute laid the foundation, while the second one on the 58th minute provided the crucial lead they needed to secure the victory.

Meanwhile, CD Ebro was unable to capitalize on their advantages. Despite having eight corner kicks, four more than CE Manresa, they were unable to score from any of these set pieces. Affirming the old adage that, it's not about the amount of possession but what you do with it.

Also, one could argue that the timing of the team's yellow cards influenced the game's outcome. CD Ebro received theirs in the first half at the 28th minute, which would have impacted their assertiveness for the rest of the half. Conversely, CE Manresa was penalized with their yellow card in the second half at the 70th minute, after they had already scored their crucial second goal. This limited psychological and tactical impact of the yellow card on the home team's players.

Despite the impressive fight back from CD Ebro, scoring their single goal in the 77th minute, they were unable to overcome the home team's lead. The timing of the away team's only goal also had an impact. With less than 15 minutes of regulated time to find an equalizer, it proved too steep a hill to climb.

In conclusion, CE Manresa capitalized on their chances and demonstrated strong defensive tactics, which helped them hold onto their lead and secure the victory. Meanwhile, CD Ebro was unable to make the most of their superior possession and set-pieces, illustrating a lack of precision in their attacking prowess. Discipline at key moments also had an impact on both sides. However, the key determinant remains the efficiency of CE Manresa’s shots which led them to an important victory.

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