In the intense Super Cup match held on January 7th, 2024, the Etoile du Sahel played on home ground against the Olympique Beja. Despite the home advantage, the Etoile du Sahel suffered a devastating defeat of 0-2 against Olympique Beja, failing to score any goals against the two made by Olympique Beja.

Breaking down the key events of the match, the away team, Olympique Beja, nosed ahead in the first half, scoring their first goal at 43:38. The team's second goal came later in the second half at 1:37:44, securing their overall victory and opening a two-goal gap over Etoile du Sahel.

On the disciplinary side, Olympique Beja received a whopping total of five yellow cards, two in the first half at 34:26 and 38:18, and three in the second half at 1:05:07, 1:23:01, and finally at 1:34:02. Despite a rather aggressive play, the team did not suffer any red cards. On the other hand, Etoile du Sahel had a solitary yellow card during the second half at 1:19:49.

Regarding set-pieces, Etoile du Sahel outperformed Olympique Beja with four corner kicks against only two from the away team. Although set-pieces can often be a great opportunity to score, Etoile du Sahel was not able to take advantage of these opportunities. Olympique Beja, on the contrary, managed to convert their lesser number of corner kicks to more goals.

As for offsides, Olympique Beja had only a single offside throughout the match while Etoile du Sahel had none. This clearly shows the disciplined offensive approach adopted by both teams throughout the match.

In conclusion, Olympique Beja's victory can be largely credited to a strong defense that held Etoile du Sahel goalless and an effective offense that capitalized on their opportunities despite the fewer corner kicks. In contrast, Etoile du Sahel’s inability to make effective use of their corner kicks and break through Olympique Beja’s defense led to their defeat. The high number of yellow cards received by Olympique Beja, although not affecting the match outcome, suggests a level of aggression that could be risky in future matches.

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