This report offers a comprehensive assessment of the Primera A league football match dated 14th March 2023 between Once Caldas (home team) and Deportivo Pasto (away team).

Contrary to expectations, the home team, Once Caldas, did not use their home advantage to secure a win. Instead, they succumbed to the lone goal scored by Deportivo Pasto. The game was characterised by a defensive battle display, reflected in the minimal goal differences, 0-1 in favor of Deportivo Pasto.

The breakthrough came for Deportivo Pasto in the first half at exactly 28 minutes and 14 seconds into the game. In contrast, throughout the match, Once Caldas were unable to convert any of their chances into a goal. There were some impactful scenes during the match; crucially, the timing of yellow cards for both teams affected the match's pace and control. Once Caldas received a yellow card at 40 minutes and 51 seconds, near the end of the first half. In response, Deportivo Pasto, with two yellows in the second half, morphed their strategy by adopting a more wary and cautious approach.

Apart from their lack of goals, Once Caldas' statistical performance outshone Deportivo Pasto's in various aspects. They had a total of 6 corner kicks in contrast to Deportivo Pasto's 3. However, their inability to utilise these set-pieces opportunities is a shortcoming they should address to improve their goal-scoring chances in future games.

In terms of fouls, the teams were nearly on par; Once Caldas committed 9 fouls while Deportivo Pasto committed 10. The almost equal rate of fouls indicates a close, hard-fought, and physical match between the two sides. Neither team received a red card, inferring that while the match was closely contested, it did not degenerate into aggressive or violent play.

In conclusion, the main factor contributing to Deportivo Pasto's win was their ability to convert their chances in the early game while Once Caldas could not make the most of their corner opportunities. Looking ahead, efficient utilisation of set-pieces could become a gamechanger for Once Caldas, while for Deportivo Pasto, balance in aggression is exigent to avoid unnecessary yellow cards that could give their opponents undue advantages.

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