In the CONCACAF Nations League clash held on March 23, 2023, the Cuban team narrowly defeated the home team Barbados by one solitary goal. The decisive strike was registered early in the game, with just 2 minutes and 51 seconds into the first half, which underlined Cuba's tactically sound approach and ability to seize early opportunities.

In terms of the disciplinary aspect, it was a rather fierce encounter with a total of five yellow cards being issued - two for Barbados and three for Cuba. The home team's yellow cards were given in the first half at 21 minutes 37 seconds and 34 minutes 54 seconds, respectively, while the away team received theirs at 30 minutes 29 seconds and 42 minutes in the first half, and at 65 minutes 39 seconds in the second half. This would presumably have compromised both teams' tactical setups, forcing them to be cautious in their challenges and thus potentially impacting the flow and quality of the game. It's also noteworthy that Cuba went down to 10 men at some stage during the match, although the data does not indicate when this dismissal occurred.

From a statistical standpoint, there was little to differentiate between the two sides. Both teams were caught offside just once, indicating a disciplined defensive structure. Cuba had one less corner kick (4) than Barbados (5), which arguably implies that despite taking the lead early, they couldn't maintain a sustained pressure on Barbados' defense or perhaps opted for a more defensive counter-attack strategy after going ahead.

The home side committed more fouls (9 compared to Cuba's 8), which perhaps suggests that Barbados were more eager to disrupt the rhythm of the game and prevent Cuba from establishing a smooth possession and control in the game.

However, despite these interesting statistical nuances, what always mattered the most was the scoreline: and by securing a 0-1 victory despite having less possession and dealing with player dismissal, Cuba demonstrated a remarkable degree of resilience and tactical maturity.

In conclusion, while the match statistics show a relatively balanced encounter, the early goal, the robust defensive setup and the clever game management by Cuba, coupled with their ability to endure even with a player less, proved to be the most decisive factors in determining the outcome of the match.

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