CD Motagua's narrow 1-0 victory over CD Olimpia Tegucigalpa in this Liga Nacional clash can be attributed to their efficient offensive play and solid defensive strategy. The away team managed to capitalize on one of their minimal but crucial opportunities with a goal just after the hour mark, which was enough to seal the win. Despite CD Olimpia's relatively higher possession and attacking attempts, vital contributions from Motagua's defense and strategic use of fouls helped them maintain their lead.

Statistically, Motagua’s superiority in creating set-piece opportunities was evident, garnering a total of eight corner kicks compared to Olimpia’s four. This edge in set-piece situations allowed Motagua to exert significant pressure on Olimpia’s defense, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score the deciding goal. Meanwhile, Olimpia's failure to convert any set plays into goals highlights their struggles in capitalizing on opportunities.

In terms of discipline, the match was intense with a total of four yellow cards for Motagua, showing their aggressive approach which sometimes bordered on overly assertive. However, their ability to avoid a red card was crucial in maintaining their numerical advantage. Olimpia, with just one yellow card, showed restraint but didn’t manage to leverage their discipline into a numerical or tactical advantage, failing to break down Motagua's organized backline effectively. This tactical misstep contributed heavily to the final result, where discipline couldn't compensate for lack of clinical finishing and creativity in the final third.

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