In the recent Serie A match between Cagliari and Torino held on Jan 26, 2024, Torino emerged as the winners, beating Cagliari 2-1 in a closely contested match. While both teams shared an equal number of fouls at 12 apiece, the statistics reveal that the game was a lot more intricate and intriguing.

The home team, Cagliari, had more shots on goal with a total of 10 shots on target compared to Torino's 6. However, their finishing abilities were less efficient given their high number of off-target shots (15), which signifies their inefficiency in converting attempts into goals. On the other hand, Torino exhibited better conversion rate with only 10 shots off target, which was a significant impact on the final results.

Cagliari's Benito Nicolas Viola opened the scoreline in the second half, brought into the net by an assist from Gabriele Zappa. Zappa's involvement here is noteworthy, as his contribution helped Cagliari gain initial momentum in the game. However, Cagliari's joy was short-lived as Zapata of Torino quickly equalized with a swift response in the first half with an assist from Bellanova. Torino then took the lead with a goal from Samuele Ricci, thanks to a key assist from Valentino Lazaro.

Despite enjoying considerable possession as evidenced by their 9 corner kicks versus Torino's 2, Cagliari failed to capitalize on these opportunities, contributing immensely to their loss. Conversely, Torino seemed to have played a more defensive game, strategically concentrating on well-targeted shots with fewer corner kick opportunities.

When it comes to disciplinary actions, Cagliari maintained a slightly cleaner record with only two players - Mateusz Wieteska and Benito Nicolas Viola - receiving yellow cards. Torino, on the other hand, had five of their players booked, yet they managed to keep all eleven players on the field till the final whistle.

Torino's significant number of offsides (6) compared to Cagliari (0) indicates an aggressive offensive stance and desire to break Cagliari's defensive line, which potentially created more space and opportunities for Torino to attack and score.

In conclusion, the game was decided by the team's efficiency in capitalizing on their chances and maintaining their composure under disciplinary pressure. Despite receiving more yellow cards and having fewer corner kick opportunities, Torino was well-organized and showcased effective execution where it matters most, in front of the goal. Although Cagliari fired more shots and dominated possession, they were unable to convert these advantages into goals, leading to their downfall in the match.

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