In the UEFA Conference League Qualification clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Universitatea Craiova, the visitors emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Universitatea Craiova capitalized on their early momentum, scoring their first goal just under the first 47 minutes, which set the tone for the rest of the match. Their ability to strike early placed Istanbul Basaksehir on the back foot, disrupting their initial game plan and forcing them to respond with urgency.

One of the standout aspects of the match was the away team's discipline despite their aggressive approach. Universitatea Craiova accumulated four yellow cards throughout the game, indicating their robust defending and a tactical decision to interrupt Basaksehir's attacking flow. However, this aggression was tactically focused, as no red cards were conceded, allowing them to maintain a full squad's pressure and effectiveness. Basaksehir only managed two yellow cards but couldn't capitalize on Craiova's frequent fouls to gain a significant advantage.

In terms of set-pieces, Basaksehir had a slight edge with seven corners compared to Craiova's six, yet they failed to convert these opportunities into goals. This inability to make the most of corners was a critical factor in their defeat. Both teams were largely matched in terms of offsides and overall goalkeeping performance, suggesting that the game's outcome was heavily influenced by Universitatea Craiova's ability to deploy tactical fouling to disrupt Basaksehir's rhythm, combined with their efficient use of the few opportunities they had, notably highlighted by their second goal shortly after halftime.

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