In this tightly contested Liga 2 encounter, Santos FC Vista Alegre secured a 2-1 victory over CD Union Comercio, thanks in large part to their clinical finishing in the first half. Despite having fewer opportunities, Santos capitalized on early chances, with goals in the 22nd and 40th minutes. These goals demonstrated their proficiency in converting pressure into tangible results, especially when compared to CD Union Comercio's struggles in finding the back of the net earlier in the game.

The disciplinary record significantly impacted the game's flow, with both teams receiving multiple yellow cards in the first half. Union Comercio's early indiscipline was evident, receiving yellow cards at 13 and 19 minutes, which contributed to a lack of composure. The critical moment came when Union received two red cards later on, drastically affecting their ability to mount an effective comeback despite scoring in the 75th minute. This reduction in manpower undoubtedly curtailed their second-half resurgence potential.

Statistically, CD Union Comercio dominated in terms of corner kicks, winning 10 compared to Santos' mere 2. However, the inability to convert these set-piece opportunities into goals highlights a lack of effective set-piece execution. Santos, despite being flagged offside six times, managed their gameplay wisely under pressure and maintained a disciplined defensive structure to withhold Union's late attacks, which was bolstered by their superior pressing in the palpable moments of the match.

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