This Botola 1 match held on 15th January 2023 at 17:15 EEST offered up an intensely competitive showdown between FUS Rabat (home team) and OCS Olympique de Safi (away team). With the final match score resulting in a 2-1 victory for FUS Rabat, there were significant statistical considerations that played into the outcome.

One of the most critical elements of this game was the number of goals scored by each team. Despite OCS Olympique de Safi drawing first blood in the second half at 01:14:30 with a goal, FUS Rabat made a superb comeback by scoring two back-to-back goals at 01:16:05 and 01:33:31 respectively. This indicates a commendable determination from the home team to turn the tide of the game in their favour.

Yellow cards seemed to be the theme of the day with an unusually high number handed out. The away team accrued a significant six yellow cards and a crucial red card, pointing towards an undisciplined game. This became a defining factor in the match outcome, reducing their ability to defend as strongly, seen in the two second-half goals from FUS Rabat. Accruing a total of four yellow cards themselves, FUS Rabat did not exactly stand as a symbol of discipline either, but they managed to keep their team at full strength, while their opponents couldn't maintain the same.

The home team's higher number of 6 corner kicks compared to the away team's 4 also came into play. From these set-piece situations, FUS Rabat was able to apply more pressure and create scoring chances that eventually pay off in the form of them finding the back of the net twice.

Lastly, it's worth mentioning that the late flurry of cards in the second half, specifically from 01:31:52 onwards seemed to have played a role in unsettling OCS Olympique de Safi, which possibly contributed to them conceding the second goal at 01:33:31.

Overall, the key statistical factors that swayed this match in FUS Rabat's favour were the less number of disciplinary actions, and application of pressure through more corner kicks which aligned with the timing of their goals. Olympique de Safi's lack of discipline significantly contributed to their loss and is a sure factor they'll be looking to address in future matches.

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