In the EFL Cup clash between Crystal Palace and Millwall, the game commenced with a strong showing from the home side, Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace opened the scoring early in the second half with a goal at 01:12:03, taking advantage of their sustained pressure and dominant possession. Millwall, however, showed resilience and equalized towards the end of the match at 01:30:12 with a strategic set piece, despite being on the back foot for much of the game.

A critical factor in the match was the discipline, or lack thereof, from Millwall, who accrued four yellow cards during the second half alone. This lack of discipline disrupted their defensive structure and rhythm, presenting Crystal Palace with multiple opportunities, as reflected in their eight corner kicks to Millwall’s two. Millwall's fouling tally was significantly higher, with 14 fouls to Crystal Palace’s six, indicating a reactive and aggressive approach to counter Crystal Palace’s attacking threats.

Teamwork and coordination from Crystal Palace were evident in their ability to manage possession and create more scoring opportunities, albeit not translating to goals beyond their single strike. Millwall's effective use of their limited chances was notable, yet their aggressive approach occasionally worked against them. Crystal Palace's tactical substitutions and ability to control the game tempo helped mitigate Millwall’s physical gameplay, yet they could not capitalize fully on the numerical advantages offered by Millwall's frequent fouls and yellow card offenses.

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