The National Division encounter between UNA Strassen and FC Union Titus Petange on 18th February 2024 ended in narrow victory for the home side, with UNA Strassen securing a 1-0 win. This hard-fought match was defined by a disciplined display from UNA Strassen, who thoroughly utilized their corner opportunities better than their opponents and managed to convert one of these into the decisive goal.

In the first half, the game started with an aggressive approach from both teams, with a yellow card issued to a UNA Strassen player at 47:56. Despite the initial aggression, the first half ended without any goal. The second half saw the scoring action, with UNA Strassen slotting one home at 01:25:15. FC Union Titus Petange couldn't respond with a score of their own causing them to leave the match empty handed.

From a discipline perspective, both teams found even ground with two yellow cards each. FC Union Titus Petange's luck soured in the second half with two bookings at 00:46:11 and 01:22:11 while the home team's second yellow manifested itself later in the game around 01:33:15. Luckily, no player from both sides was sent off suggesting containment of the aggressive play toward the end.

Analysing the set-piece plays, the data supplied indicated that UNA Strassen took 4 corner kicks, from which the only goal of the match came, suggesting efficient execution. Contrarily, FC Union Titus Petange could only manage half of their opponent's count with just two corners, and failure to convert meals they missed critical scoring opportunities.

A crucial aspect of the game was how under control UNA Strassen kept their offside game; they were caught offside only twice in the entire showdown. On the other hand, FC Union Titus Petange maintained a clean slate, with no offsides committed - displaying a disciplined forward line. However, this discipline in maintaining their offensive line didn't quite pay off in terms of scoring, costing them the match.

All in all, the crucial contributor to UNA Strassen's win was the efficient use of corners and a solitary goal in the second half. FC Union Titus Petange, though they maintained discipline in keeping their forwards onside, couldn't utilise their corner opportunities effectively, leading to their defeat on this occasion. Given these statistics, it’s clear that teams need to focus on their set-piece strategies during tight matches, as they can prove to be the defining moments.

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