In the tightly contested Primera Division match between Everton Vina del Mar and O'Higgins FC, the away team's narrow 1-0 victory was underscored by strategic discipline and a crucial goal in the second half. The match was defined by defensive solidity from O'Higgins FC, who managed to keep Everton's attacking threats at bay, demonstrated by their seven corner kicks compared to Everton's three. However, Everton's offensive efforts were thwarted partly by their own lack of precision, straying offside three times and ultimately seeing one of their players sent off, which significantly shifted the momentum in favor of O'Higgins.

The critical moment in the match arrived at 01:14:26 when O'Higgins FC capitalized on their persistent attacking play to break the deadlock. The defensive framework of both teams was stretched, but O'Higgins' ability to remain onside and structure opportunities allowed them to maintain pressure. Their clean sheet can largely be attributed to their goalkeeper's and defenders' stellar performance in these late stages, keeping Everton from taking advantage of set-pieces and other chances.

Disciplinary issues played a pivotal role in this matchup, particularly impacting Everton. The home side's disciplinary challenges were evident with two yellow cards early on and a second half red card, which meant they played the crucial final minutes at a numerical disadvantage. O'Higgins also faced issues with three yellow cards but managed to balance aggression with engagement positively, allowing them to stay focused on exploiting the opportunities presented by Everton’s vulnerabilities, ultimately leading to their decisive goal and three points.

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