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Union Omaha emerged victorious in a thrilling encounter against Des Moines Menace in the US Open Cup. The match saw Omaha hit the back of the net thrice while Menace could only respond with one. Based on the match statistics and data, the game seemed balanced in many aspects but it was Omaha's efficiency in front of goal which made the difference.

Omaha opened the scoring with an early goal in the first half at 44:45, ending the first half with a solid 1-0 lead. Adding onto their momentum, Omaha fired another goal at the very beginning of the second half, emboldening their position at 46:55. Menance managed to put one past Omaha's defence at 87:15, thus reducing the deficit. However, Omaha responded swiftly, squashing any hopes of a Menace comeback with a third goal at 99:23.

From a discipline perspective, both teams kept their composure receiving two yellow cards each and managing to avoid any red cards. Omaha's yellow cards came late in the game, one at 76:07 and another at 90:25, perhaps indicating some laxity after securing their lead. Menace's first caution came at 66:13, with a second caution at 74:22.

The game also appeared evenly poised in terms of set-pieces for both teams. Both Omaha and Menace were awarded seven corner kicks each, underscoring the balanced nature of the offensive play and pressure exerted by both teams during the match. However, Omaha evidently utilized their chances more effectively which contributed to the final outcome.

It was clear from the game's data that the goals scored, especially the early ones by Omaha, played a significant role in the match result. The quick goal scoring pattern in the first half and immediately after the second half kickoff set a firm foundation for Omaha to control the match.

On the other hand, Menace's late and solitary goal didn't add significant pressure on Omaha which allowed them to maintain their advantageous position in the match. In addition, the equal corner kicks awarded to the teams, though didn't result in any direct score, attests to the offensive tensions prevailing on the field without necessarily influencing the final scoreline.

In conclusion, Union Omaha's ability to maximize their scoring opportunities, especially early in each half, was paramount in their 3-1 victory against Des Moines Menace. Despite a closely fought contest in terms of discipline and set-pieces, Omaha demonstrated superior gameplay and tactics to turn their goal-scoring opportunities into a winning advantage.

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