Valerenga hosted Stromsgodset IF in the Eliteserien on 11 June 2023. Perhaps surprisingly, it was the visiting side that emerged with a 1-0 victory, despite some noticeable statistical points by Valerenga.

The particularly telling stats came in the terms of corner kicks and offsides. Although Valerenga had the significant corner kick advantage with seven, compared to Stromsgodset's mere two, they failed to convert any of these chances into goals. Probing aggressively, they were also caught offside four times compared to no offsides against Stromsgodset. These statistics suggest that while Valerenga had more control and pursued attacking opportunities, their finishing and final execution left much to be desired.

The solitary goal of the match came from Stromsgodset early in the second half at a timestamp of 01:07:51, which rather flipped the game's dynamics on its head. Until this point, the match had been relatively even, with both sides seeing an equal number of yellow cards.

In terms of discipline, both teams had their share of bookings with one yellow card each in the first half and two in the second. This suggests a highly contested game, with both teams demonstrating commitment and aggression. It's interesting to note that of the six yellow cards issued during the match, none escalated into a red card, indicating that while the competition was fierce, it stayed within boundaries.

In terms of fouls, Valerenga committed two more than Stromsgodset, further implying their aggressive approach. On the flip side, Stromsgodset seemed to have played a more organised and composed game, focusing on breaking down Valerenga's attacks and capitalizing on their mistakes, which is evident from the fact they conceded fewer fouls and kept their side of the pitch clean from offsides.

In summary, while Valerenga appeared on the surface to control the game - with more corner kicks and a lack of discipline from Stromsgodset, as demonstrated by their equal number of yellow cards - in reality, they were lacking the final touch in front of the goal. On the other hand, Stromsgodset IF's single goal win, despite lower aggressive stats, hints at a more disciplined, efficient performance. Thus, this match was a classic example of how a carefully laid out defensive strategy can overcome a more aggressive yet misfiring attack. The data supports the adage that sometimes, less is more.

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