In a gritty, tightly contested VBET Premier League match held on 26th August 2023, Metalist 1925 Kharkiv emerged victorious over FC LNZ Cherkasy by a solitary goal that found the back of the net in the first half.

This match, despite a low scoreline, was a thrilling showdown of different strategies and contained a considerable amount of key plays, which ultimately led to the full three points for Metalist.

The game-winning, and the only goal of the match, came from a fantastic effort at the 44:40-minute mark of the first half. This early breakthrough set the tone for the rest of the game, and Metalist managed to capitalize on that momentum and shut out FC LNZ for the remainder of the match despite several ambitious attempts by the home team.

On the disciplinary front, FC LNZ Cherkasy had a tough match with a total of 3 yellow cards, all of which were issued in the second half. These infractions might have disrupted the rhythm of their play and certainly influenced their tactics, especially in the later stages of the match. Metalist, on the other hand, played with more composure, receiving just one yellow card, which came in the second half at the 67:38-minute mark.

A key factor was the performance during set pieces, with Metalist 1925 Kharkiv coming out on top in this area. Six corner kicks were awarded to the away side, and they capitalized on these opportunities to keep the pressure on FC LNZ's defense. Cherkasy, despite having fewer corner kicks (4), made aggressive attempts but were unable to convert these chances into goals, paying dearly for missed opportunities.

Moreover, the offside trap seemed to be an integral part of both teams' defensive strategies. The home team was caught offside twice, suggesting a disciplined defense from Metalist, while FC LNZ's defence caught the away team offside once.

In conclusion, although the home side had a lion's share of attempts and possessions, their inability to convert chances and maintain discipline tilted the match in the favor of the visitors. So, the solitary goal by Metalist 1925 Kharkiv during the first half ended up determining the outcome of this intensely fought match.

It's evident that the well-organised defense and wise use of set-pieces by the Kharkiv team played crucial roles in their hard-fought victory over FC LNZ Cherkasy.

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