In the Serie B match between Chacarita FC and Manta FC, it was a very close encounter that resulted in a 1-0 victory for Manta FC. With limited goal-scoring opportunities for both sides, it was Manta that took advantage of their chance to significantly sway the match outcome.

Narrowly in the second half, Manta FC slotted home the pivotal goal at 01:15:55 which set the direction for the match. Despite a high number of corner kicks from Chacarita FC (5), compared to Manta FC's two, they were unable to capitalize on these set-play opportunities. A tale of missed opportunities for Chacarita FC was highlighted by their single offside, a clear sign that goal-scoring opportunities were not exploited.

The match was rife with fouls and disciplinary issues. Chacarita FC especially seemed to lack match discipline, acquiring four yellow cards and a consequential red card due to repeated offenses. This not only reduced their manpower but also was a pivotal factor that could have disrupted their rhythm and hampered their game plan. Two of these yellow cards and eventual red came very late in the second half, 01:35:11 and 01:37:02 respectively, which could’ve generated additional stress and tension within the team, negatively impacting their performance. Manta FC, while also accumulating yellow cards, were less in number (2), indicating better adherence to the rules of play and fair conduct.

Congruently, fouls committed by both teams were relatively low, with Chacarita FC committing one and Manta FC committing two. This suggests a competitive game that was clean in general play, beyond the aforementioned heavy card involvement.

In conclusion, Manta FC's victory can be attributed to efficient utilization of their scoring moment in the second half and better composure in maintaining a clean disciplinary record compared to Chacarita FC. The latter’s frequent infringements and lack of discipline with four yellow cards, transforming into one red, significantly affected their game plan and could arguably be the key determinant of their defeat. Chacarita FC's inability to convert their set-plays into tangible results, despite earning more corner kicks, is another factor which proved crucial in the match outcome.

These statistical factors provide crucial insights for bettors: team discipline, conversion of set plays, and exploitation of goal-scoring opportunities, significantly influence match outcomes and are thus worthy parameters to consider in future bets.

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