In the International Friendlies match played on 26 March 2024, Slovenia stood victorious with a 2-0 victory over Portugal. Despite their status as an underdog in this match-up, Slovenia displayed an effective defensive performance and capitalised on crucial opportunities.

The match witnessed its first breakthrough in the second half when Slovenia netted the ball at the 01:11:50 mark, taking a critical lead of 1-0 against Portugal. This was followed by a much-needed second goal eight minutes later at 01:20:02, which can be considered as the turning point of the match. With the two-goal advantage, the Slovenian team was now in a highly comfortable position.

Discipline was not at its best during the fixture, as indicated by the match statistics. Both teams ended up with 2 Yellow cards, with Slovenia receiving their first yellow card at 00:17:11 in the first half and another in the second half at 00:49:16. Portugal, on the other hand, received both their yellow cards in the second half. Interestingly, despite equal fouls committed by both sides (10 each), the efforts didn't translate into any red cards.

Goal attempts, as evident from the corner kicks, demonstrated a more aggressive gameplay by Portugal who managed to secure 4, against Slovenia's 2. Unfortunately, for Portugal, these attempts did not result in any successful goals.

Offside calls were made thrice during the game - with Slovenia being flagged twice and Portugal, once. The stricter defensive lines employed by both teams appeared successful by limiting the high-value play opportunities.

In conclusion, despite having fewer corner kicks and committing more offsides, Slovenia made the most of their on-target scoring chances while successfully curbing Portugal's offensive moves. This critical difference proved pivotal in Slovenia's win. Regardless of having similar foul counts and yellow cards, the team that managed to keep their composure during the key moments of the game enjoyed the upper hand. This match was an excellent demonstration of how capitalising on critical opportunities can make a significant difference in the outcome, despite other data actively suggesting a more balanced battle.

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