In the Campeonato Catarinense Serie A competition held on 26th January 2023, Chapecoense SC narrowly edged Figueirense FC with a lone goal, making the match a highly contested one despite the disparity on the scoreboard.

An early goal in the 28th minute of the first half set the pace for the away team, securing their lead and admittedly shaping the dynamics of the match. The Figueirense FC worked tirelessly, indicated by their impressive tally of 13 corner kicks compared to Chapecoense SC's 2, but failed to translate the opportunities into productive outcomes.

Although with no goals, Figueirense FC dominated the game in terms of corner kicks indicating clear pressure exerted on the Chapecoense SC defence. Similarly, Chapecoense SC was flagged offside once, showing their eagerness to press forward despite their lead, compared to Figueirense's FC precise in-line strategy, reflected by no offside flags.

However, Chapecoense SC's aggressive play style did not come without its drawbacks. They recorded a significant number of yellow cards, three in total, with two in the second half at 70th and 96th minutes; this suggests increased defensive pressure from Figueirense FC to recover the score line. Nonetheless, Chapecoense SC’s defence barred the home team from finishing despite sustained pressure.

On the discipline front, Figueirense FC emerged cleaner with only one yellow card in the 32nd minute of the first half. Despite the higher aggression level from Chapecoense SC, no red cards were drawn throughout the match, allowing both teams to face off with a full complement of players till the final whistle.

In conclusion, while Figueirense FC had an advantage in generating opportunities reflected in corner kicks, they were unable to successfully exploit them leading to a goalless game. Chapecoense SC, on the other hand, managed to score early and defend this narrow lead until the end, despite a more aggressive game marked by three yellow cards.

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