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The Serie B match on the 26th of December, 2023 at 11:30 EEST saw the home team AC Reggiana 1919 take on Catanzaro in what proved to be a heated encounter. The game ended in favour of the home team with a slim margin of 1-0.

The match was marked by an early goal by AC Reggiana 1919, which was netted just 41 minutes and 16 seconds into the first half. This was the decisive goal of the match as Catanzaro failed to produce an equalising goal during the rest of the match. The home team's early goal further exerted pressure on the away team, which was evident in their increase in committing fouls and receiving yellow cards later in the game.

In terms of discipline, both teams had their fair share of bookings. AC Reggiana 1919 received two yellow cards over the course of the match while Catanzaro had to contend with five bookings in total. Four of those were awarded in the second half which significantly impacted their performance as they had to play more cautiously, hindering their attacking prowess.

In the corner kick department, Catanzaro had an upper hand with a total of five compared to AC Reggiana's mere two. However, Catanzaro's inability to capitalize on these set pieces hampered their chances for an equalizer.

The home team proved to be very disciplined in maintaining their defensive line as evidenced by the away team having no offsides. However, AC Reggiana were adjudged offside twice which can be attributed to their concerted efforts to extend their lead.

The foul count was another factor that influenced the game greatly. The home team, perhaps buoyed by their leading position and the desire to protect it, seemingly played more aggressively, committing a total of 20 fouls in comparison to Catanzaro’s nine. This heightened aggression from the home team may have disrupted the rhythm of Catanzaro’s play, adding to their struggle to find an equalizer.

In conclusion, despite Catanzaro's increased corner kicks, it was AC Reggiana 1919 who walked away with the victory. Based on the data, it can be inferred that AC Reggiana 1919's early goal combined with their aggressive play, demonstrated by their higher foul count, and Catanzaro’s increasing yellow cards were the most influential in determining the outcome of the match.

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