Valencia edged a narrow 1-0 victory over Mallorca at the Mestalla Stadium in a match heavily influenced by defensive tenacity and limited attacking precision. The decisive moment came with Diego Lopez's goal early in the second half, capitalizing on Domingos Andre Ribeiro Almeida's precise assist. Both sides displayed a balanced attacking approach, registering equal shots on target at two apiece, but it was Valencia's slight edge in completing a crucial attacking play that ultimately decided the match.

The disciplinary dimension of this encounter was significant, with both teams amassing four yellow cards each. This evidently aggressive edge led to a game hampered by stoppages, as both sides committed nearly equal fouls. This physicality perhaps hampered fluid play, leading to a contest more characterized by tactical battles and interruptions rather than free-flowing football.

In terms of attacking output, both teams struggled to find their rhythm, resulting in six shots off target each. Moreover, Valencia managed to maintain better defensive organization, limiting Mallorca to no clear breakthrough, evident in Valencia's equal number of corner kicks which reflects balanced territorial exchanges. Both teams' defensive lines were astute, but Valencia's ability to execute their few chances more effectively distinguished them as victors in this closely contested La Liga fixture.

Despite their efforts, Mallorca failed to exploit set pieces—dominated corner count (5) was not transformed into tangible threats. Valencia's capability to hold their lead and manage set pieces and physical duels underscores their successful execution of game management, particularly in the second half after gaining the lead. The contrasting lack of clinical edge from Mallorca up front was a key factor preventing them from converting their moderate shot count into a draw or a win.

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