In a tightly contested Eerste Divisie match, Jong AZ Alkmaar edged out MVV Maastricht with a solitary goal, scored shortly before the half-hour mark of the second half. Despite the lack of home goals, MVV Maastricht's defense held strong through most of the match, but they were ultimately breached by Jong AZ's persistence. The goal came through a well-executed play, demonstrating Jong AZ's advantage in offensive coordination.

Statistically, Jong AZ had a notable supremacy in corner kicks, taking a total of eight compared to MVV Maastricht's solitary corner. This disparity highlights Jong AZ's ability to penetrate deep into the final third and put pressure on the MVV defense. Nonetheless, MVV’s defensive unit managed to thwart numerous threats, indicating a disciplined defensive performance despite ultimately conceding.

Both teams appeared evenly matched in terms of discipline and physicality, as reflected by the yellow cards and fouls. Each side received one yellow card, and the foul count was nearly even, with MVV Maastricht committing 11 fouls to Jong AZ’s 10. This balanced physical contest suggests that the match was fiercely competitive with neither team allowing the other to gain a significant upper hand through tactical fouling or physical dominance.

The offsides record shows MVV Maastricht being caught offside twice, compared to one instance for Jong AZ, further illustrating their struggle to successfully penetrate Jong AZ's defense. Overall, Jong AZ managed to convert their superior positional play into a crucial goal, which proved to be the decisive factor in the match outcome, underscoring the importance of set-piece conversion and tactical execution.

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