The Primera Division clash between Cerro Largo FC and Racing Club Montevideo on 21st April was a thrilling affair resulting in a close 2-1 victory for the home side. However, the game’s statistics offer further insights into the match dynamics and how Cerro Largo managed to clinch the win.

Although Racing Club Montevideo was defeated, they showed commendable pressure on the attack with a remarkable count of 8 corner kicks compared to Cerro Largo's 3. However, it appears the away team couldn't convert these opportunities. The competence of Cerro Largo's defensive structure was displayed by the lack of offsides called against them (0), an indication of the team's good positioning and discipline. Racing Club, however, succumbed to an offside call, a provision which could have possibly shut down their scoring chance.

When it comes to cards, Cerro Largo FC dominated the field, collecting an impressive total of 5 yellow cards, indicative of a relatively aggressive play style. In contrast, Racing Club Montevideo received only one yellow card. Neither team saw a red card, permitting full team counts for the game's entirety.

The fouls committed by both teams also presented an interesting narrative. Cerro Largo FC committed 7 fouls while Racing Club Montevideo committed only a single foul, indicating a somewhat aggressive defensiveness by the home team. However, their tactical efforts paid off, holding back Racing Club Montevideo, providing some context to their win.

In terms of goals, Cerro Largo FC was fast off the line, scoring their first goal in the 12th minute, followed by another goal in the 26th minute giving the home team a 2-1 lead going into halftime. Racing Club retaliated with a singular goal in the 39th minute, but they were unable to generate any further scores in the second half.

Altogether, it appears that Cerro Largo FC’s somewhat aggressive yet tactical play, coupled with effective defensiveness was key to their victory. Though Racing Club Montevideo showed promising offense with an abundance of corner kicks, they were unable to convert these into successful goals. Therefore, the match showed that while possession and offensive pressure are important, tactical gameplay and converting opportunities to goals are key to winning games.

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