In the past match of the COTIF Tournament, which took place on August 1, 2023, at 18:00 EEST, the Elche CF U20 ousted the Seleccion ADH Brazil U20 by a close 2-1. The Elche CF U20 team's quick start and strategic play performance enabled them to carry out a well-needed win, despite the Seleccion ADH Brazil U20's aggressive defence and resilience.

The home team, Elche CF U20, hit the ground running with their goals coming very early in the first half: at only 3 minutes and 46 seconds, followed by a powerful strike at the 15 minutes 56 seconds mark, swiftly leaving the scoreline at 2-0. The intuitive play and fantastic display of teamwork by Elche CF U20 became apparent here - they maximized early opportunities and capitalized on them, putting the away team on the back foot.

The Selección ADH Brazil U20, not one to back down, fought back by clawing one back at the brink of half-time (41 minutes, 42 seconds). This goal served as a testament to the resilience and never-give-up spirit demonstrated by the away team. However, it was not enough to turn the tide of the match in their favor.

In terms of disciplinary records, both teams exhibited aggressive play, reflected by the yellow and red cards issued. Elche CF U20 received one yellow card at 38 minutes 18 seconds, while their Brazilian counterparts were given two yellow cards, coinciding with one at 38 minutes 19 seconds and consequently leading to a red card. The red card for Selección ADH Brazil U20 surely had an impact on their performance, with their team capacity reduced, and possibly played a role in their inability to level the score.

Equal chances were created by both teams in corner kicks with each side having 2 corner kicks, yet Elche CF U20 showed superior execution by converting these set-pieces into concrete chances, reflecting on their excellent set-piece strategy.

All in all, handling pressure early in the match, having high discipline, and making the most of goal opportunities gave Elche CF U20 the edge in this evenly matched contest. The red card dished out to Seleccion ADH Brazil U20 was certainly a game changer, leaving the team at a numerical disadvantage, which definitely influenced the result of the match. On the other side, Elche CF U20 capitalized on this advantage efficiently to secure the win. They demonstrated superior teamwork and strategic play, which was vital in determining the match's outcome.

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