In the October 8th match in the Primera Division, FC Santa Coloma hosted Penya Encarnada, losing the contest 1-0 despite an overall promising performance and dominance in certain crucial phases of the matchup.

The critical narrative of this game hinged on the effectiveness of Penya Encarnada's defensive play. Which became evident after a goal in the 16:52 minute of the first half, the only goal in this encounter. Penya Encarnada's ability to hold onto that slim lead was the crucial factor that shaped the match’s outcome.

Looking at corner kicks, FC Santa Coloma fashioned more chances, winning 11 corners and showing more enterprise during set-pieces compared to Penya Encarnada's 6 corners. However, they couldn't convert this territorial advantage into goals, an area they will have to work on in subsequent matches.

The match was quite intense, evident by the number of fouls committed by both teams. Penya Encarnada, with 15 fouls, committed more fouls than FC Santa Coloma, with 11 fouls– showing their willingness to disrupt the rhythm of FC Santa Coloma’s play and sticking to defensive solidity.

A key factor in the game was the number of yellow cards issued. Penya Encarnada suffered four yellow cards, which translated into a high degree of pressure on their defense. FC Santa Coloma had two yellow cards, one of which was later turned into a red card, reducing them to 10 men and greatly affecting their comeback chances.

Despite leading in corners and committing fewer fouls, FC Santa Coloma were second best when it came to putting the ball in the back of the net - the most crucial statistic in the game. This, combined with the red card, spelled their downfall.

In conclusion, while FC Santa Coloma appeared to have certain phases of the game under control, Penya Encarnada's defensive resilience, ability to score an early goal and maintain this slender lead despite more significant pressure, effectively defined this encounter.

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