In the Segunda Federacion match that took place on 21 January 2024, Utebo CF faced off against Athletic Bilbao B in what turned out to be a goalless draw, with both teams failing to capitalize on the opportunities they had.

Utebo CF, despite being the home team, struggled in terms of discipline, accruing a total of 4 yellow cards throughout the match, 2 in each half. As evident from the timings, two were obtained in quick succession at the end of the first half. Another 2 yellows were shown just four minutes apart midway through the second half. This undoubtedly altered Utebo CF's gameplay, forcing them to adapt a conservative and guarded approach which may have affected their goal scoring attempts. In comparison, Athletic Bilbao B kept their players’ conduct under control and ended the game with no bookings, which allowed all their playing 11 to put forth their best performance throughout the 90 minutes.

Both teams, however, displayed an equal level of aggression when it came to challenging their opponents' possessions, as indicated by the equal number (5) of corner kicks won by each team. Unfortunately, neither team could convert these set-piece opportunities into goals, suggestive of strong defensive setups or lacking finish in the final third of the field.

Further analysis reveals an interesting perspective on the conduct of play by both teams. Despite the large number of fouls committed by Utebo CF, they constantly kept the pressure on Athletic Bilbao B with riskier strategies such as high lines and aggressive pressing as suggested by their 5 offsides, one more than the away team.

In conclusion, the goalless outcome of the matchup between Utebo CF and Athletic Bilbao B was largely influenced by Utebo's indiscipline and the lack of conversion of set-piece opportunities by both teams. Athletic Bilbao B maintains discipline well, but its offensive play needs improvement, as evidenced by fewer offsides than the home team.

Moving forward, Utebo CF needs to work on their discipline, as the potential risk of having players sent off can significantly compromise their game strategy. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao B needs to work further on their offensive strategies to create better goal-scoring opportunities.

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