In the face-off between Valencia and Real Betis in La Liga action on April 20, 2024, Real Betis reigned supreme clinching the win with a scoreline of 2-1. The encounter, as the statistics suggest, was a well-matched showdown with a number of defining moments and dramatic elements.

The first half featured a scoring opportunity by Real Betis that converted into the match's first goal at 18:44 minute. Both teams were highly engaged, yet Valencia couldn't manage a hit back and ended the first half with a disadvantage, despite tallying its only goal in the second half at 65:06 minute. However, their joy was short-lived, as Real Betis answered back, scoring the final goal of the march at 76:43 minute.

A noteworthy aspect, the discipline of both teams that surfaced in the form of yellow cards. Valencia received 2 yellow cards, the first at 42:34 in the first half and the second card arriving post the second half at 76:54. The story was somewhat similar for Real Betis, warning was received once in the first half at 13:16 followed by two more in quick succession in the second half at 63:09 and 63:35.

Valencia completed the clash with a total of 7 corner kicks compared to Betis's 6, showing Valencia's ability to create more opportunities. But the offside rule played a slightly harsh hand with Valencia, where they were caught offside 5 times compared to Betis's 2. Valencia's aggressive gameplay is also evident in the number of fouls committed which substantially outweighs Betis with an 18 fouls to 10.

In conclusion, Real Betis's victory was not an open-and-shut affair but rather a result of clinical execution of goals, better discipline compared to their opponent, and solid defence preventing Valencia from making the most of their opportunities. The statistics suggest that it was the tight grip held over the disciplinary aspects of the game, effective goal conversion and a well set up defence against Valencia's threats that swung the match in Real Betis's favour. Despite Valencia's aggressive strategy and creating more corner kick opportunities, Betis seemed to have a more successful and efficient gameplan on the day.

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