CD Victoria's 1-0 victory over CD Marathon was largely influenced by their disciplined gameplay and strategic defensive positioning. Despite being on the back foot for most of the match as evidenced by having only 4 corner kicks compared to Marathon's 9, Victoria managed to maintain composure, effectively disrupting Marathon's offensive flow. The only goal of the match came early in the second half, capitalizing on a rare defensive lapse from Marathon, showcasing Victoria's opportunistic style of play.

The match was heavily impacted by disciplinary issues, particularly for CD Marathon who were shown a total of five yellow cards, two of which led to red cards and subsequent dismissals. This significantly hampered their ability to maintain pressure on Victoria, whose disciplined, albeit aggressive, play also garnered four yellow cards, but crucially avoided any dismissals. The imbalance in player numbers was pivotal, allowing Victoria to control the tempo and hold onto their slender lead.

Victoria's strategy seemed to focus on a compact defensive structure, inviting Marathon to control possession and then break quickly on the counter when opportunities arose. This was evident from Marathon's failure to exploit their nine corner kicks and their lack of offside calls, indicating a lack of effective forward thrust and erratic final-third execution. Victoria, despite their three offside calls, demonstrated sharper attacking runs, ultimately securing a narrow but tactically well-earned victory.

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