The Challenge League showdown on 21 July 2023, 18:15 EEST, between FC Aarau (Home) and FC Baden (Away) yielded a victory that was a showcase of discipline and effective utilization of set-pieces primarily by the home side.

FC Aarau secured a 1-0 victory over FC Baden, which was a direct result of a goal scored only 7 minutes and 33 seconds into the first half. The timing of this goal suggests both a promising offensive setup and aggressive gameplay by FC Aarau right from the kick-off that caught FC Baden's defence off guard.

The match, however, was more aggressive than the scoreline may suggest. With a total of 7 yellow cards being shown, it is a testament to competitive, albeit slightly reckless, gameplay. FC Baden, in particular, seemed to struggle with discipline and control, receiving 4 yellow cards throughout the match, two of which were given in quick succession in the second half (52:54 and 54:02) potentially disrupting their rhythm and confidence. Conversely, FC Aarau also did not fare well in terms of discipline, acquiring 3 yellow cards, predominantly in the second half (1:00:33 and 1:08:28).

What stands out in this match is FC Aarau's apparent dominance over set-pieces, apparent by the distinction in corner kicks between the teams. FC Aarau obtained 10 corner kicks compared to FC Baden's 5, indicating a substantial amount of pressure applied by Aarau’s attacking unit. This further signifies Aarau's greater possession in the final third territory of the pitch which could likely have contributed to their goal, and hence their victory.

The match was equally confrontational in terms of rule violations with both teams committing 9 fouls each, relating back to the number of yellow cards given. However, the comparably disciplined conduct by FC Aarau, in addition to their early goal and strategic utilization of corners, positioned them to seal the victory in this Challenge League encounter.

To summarise, based on the gameplay and statistical evidence, FC Aarau’s early goal coupled with more control over set-pieces and discipline in keeping the yellow cards to a limit seems to have given them an edge over FC Baden in a fiercely contested match.

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