In this Serie A match held at the Via del Mare between Lecce and Cagliari on the 6th of January 2024, we saw an evenly contested game, as the final scoreline of 1-1 suggests.

Both teams moved the ball effectively with Lecce opening the scoring in the first half at the 31-minute mark, thanks to a goal from Valentin Gendrey assisted by Remi Oudin. Cagliari responded with diligence in the second half and managed to equalize the scoreboard at the 68-minute mark with a goal from Gaetano Oristanio, facilitated by Benito Nicolas Viola's assist. The away team maintained discipline in their formations with zero offsides recorded throughout the match, and this displayed a strategic aspect to their gameplay that played a significant role in their late comeback.

The aggression and commitment from both teams were quite notable, with a total of 34 fouls recorded, 20 from the home team and 14 from the away team. This intensity was matched by the refs as they flashed yellow cards to one player from each team: Alberto Dossena from Cagliari and Gabriel Strefezza from Lecce.

However, looking closer at the stats gives us a clearer understanding of the contest. Both teams managed to take a similar number of shots, with only a marginal difference. Lecce had a total of 15 shots, with two on-target and 13 off-target. On the other hand, Cagliari managed 14 shots in total with two on-target and 12 off-target.

Although obviously, both teams would have liked to improve in their shot conversion ratios, a significant disparity occurred in the offside calls. Lecce was called offside six times, which significantly hindered their attacking momentum. Meanwhile, Cagliari exhibited more control and precision in their forward movements, managing to avoid any offside situations.

In the case of set-pieces, both teams had nearly equal opportunities, with Lecce slightly edging out with seven corner kicks, as opposed to Cagliari's six. However, neither team managed to significantly capitalize on these chances.

To sum up, the match was heavily contested, with both teams showcasing similar levels of aggression, efficiency, and control. However, the offside count was a major limiting factor for Lecce, while Cagliari's disciplined play without venturing offsides and their ability to bounce back in the second half were key to their resilience and attainment of the final draw. The need for improved precision in front of the goal was evident for both sides with the number of off-target attempts exceeding the on-target ones.

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