In the Segunda Division showdown between Atenas San Carlos and CA Juventud de las Piedras on June 23rd, Juventud emerged victoriously with a 3-1 scoreline.

Atenas' single goal came from a short burst of effort in the first half, five minutes after Juventud's opener at the 19:53 mark. Despite this retaliative streak, Atenas' performance waned in the second half as Juventud scored twice to secure their lead.

One factor that might have contributed to Atenas' struggle to keep up with Juventud's pace was the excessive number of fouls Atenas committed. Receiving a total of four yellow cards and two red cards, Atenas found itself severely short-handed, which undoubtedly affected their strategies and overall performance. Contrastingly, Juventud managed to maintain their composure and discipline throughout, receiving only two yellow cards and no red cards.

Notably, Atenas exceeded Juventud in corner kicks with a total of four against Juventud's single corner. However, it's evident Atenas failed to make effective use of these advantageous situations, which suggests a lack of execution during set-pieces.

On the other side, Juventud showed remarkable efficiency, managing to score three times, including two in the second half, despite fewer corner opportunities. This puts a spotlight on Juventud’s ability to capitalise on their chances, signifying a strength in both attack and defence, as they managed to keep Atenas at bay for the majority of the match.

In conclusion, it was indeed a match of contrasts. Juventud converted their opportunities, maintained discipline and exploited the mistakes of Atenas, who, despite having more corner opportunities, struggled with execution and maintaining discipline. Thus, already at this point, the lessons are crucial for both teams: for Juventud to keep their strength, while Atenas must address their tactical and disciplinary flaws.

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