This match report provides a detailed analysis of the Serie B fixture held on 19 August 2023 between Ituano FC and Criciuma EC. The crowd was treated to a dominant display by Ituano FC who outclassed their opponent, Criciuma EC 3-0 in their home ground.

The outcome of the match was largely due to Ituano FC's strong offensive performance. Their accuracy in front of the goal was evident as they hit the target three times in the match from numerous attempts. The first goal came early in the game at 00:22:17 in the first half, with the second following not long after at 00:36:34. This gave the home team a comfortable 2-0 lead going into the second half. The scoring run of Ituano FC continued into the second half with their third and final goal coming fairly late into the half at 01:13:49.

Corner kicks were another area where Ituano FC overpowered Criciuma EC, recording a whopping 10 compared to Criciuma's single effort. This disparity shows the dominance of Ituano FC in the game, as they consistently put pressure on the away side’s defense.

On the disciplinary front, the game was fairly tightly managed with Criciuma EC receiving two yellow cards in the second half, one coming in at 01:02:59 and the second later in 01:36:35. Ituano FC didn’t fall back either and received a yellow card too, but notably, just one second earlier than their opponent at 01:02:58. There were no red card offenses, indicating that while there was a battle, it was fought within the fair game rules.

However, despite the challenges, the Criciuma EC's attack was not effective enough to breach Ituano FC’s defense. They failed to score in the entire match, a fact that undoubtedly played a vital role in their defeat.

To conclude, the match was tightly contested, but the superior performance by Ituano FC in terms of offensive pressure and control over the game was enough to overcome Criciuma EC. This match demonstrated the home side's striking prowess and ability to maintain their pressure throughout the game, resulting in a well-deserved win.

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