In an intensely contested Premier League Cup match, Exeter City U21 edged out a narrow 1-0 victory over Norwich City U21, largely governed by their disciplined defensive performance. The critical moment came in the second half when Exeter's persistence paid off with the only goal of the match at 01:34:57. The strike was a culmination of their more efficient approach towards taking opportunities, as they made fewer errors around the opposition’s penalty area compared to Norwich, who succumbed to disciplinary issues affecting their forward momentum.

Norwich displayed a lack of composure, particularly evident in their accumulation of yellow cards, with three bookings and a consequential red card that reduced them to ten men. This severely hindered their ability to forge effective attacks especially in the latter stages of the match. Their single offside incident juxtaposed Exeter's three offsides, revealing Norwich's struggle to push higher up the pitch and test the Exeter defense more frequently. Norwich's four corner kicks also did little to rattle the away side, as Exeter's defense, albeit conceding more fouls, remained resilient under pressure.

Exeter, although similarly plagued by discipline issues, managed to retain all eleven players on the field, which proved crucial in maintaining their advantage. Their three corner kicks were less than Norwich's, yet they capitalized on their limited opportunities with greater efficiency. The balance of yellow cards highlighted the physical nature of the game but did not lead to a collapse in Exeter’s structure. Their ability to remain organized and absorb pressure enabled them to preserve their lead, reflecting on a strategically superior game plan that directly influenced the final result.

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