The Premier League encounter between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at London Stadium ended with a 2-1 victory for the visitors, Crystal Palace. Early tactical fluidity from Crystal Palace was evident as they efficiently capitalized on a defensive lapse to score the opening goal in the 37th minute, setting the tempo. West Ham responded early in the second half, but their defensive robustness crumbled again as Palace reclaimed the lead in the 68th minute, due to precise counter-attacking play.

A clear determinant in Crystal Palace's triumph was their discipline and execution during defensive transitions, as they committed only four fouls, significantly less than West Ham's ten. This lack of discipline from West Ham often disrupted their own momentum, reflected in their three yellow cards, which stifled their midfield dynamism. Conversely, Crystal Palace's fewer fouls and fewer yellow cards allowed them to maintain their strategic flow without detrimental interruptions.

Although both sides had an equal number of corner kicks, with eight each, it was the efficiency of Palace's forwards that proved decisive. Despite West Ham's comparable offensive efforts, including high pressing that saw an offside flagged, it failed to break down Palace's defense effectively. On the other hand, Palace's clean sheet in terms of offsides indicated cohesive forward play and synchronization, culminating in a proficient attacking performance that ultimately secured their win.

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