The Saturday afternoon Serie B encounter between SSC Bari and Lecco was a thrilling match with an impressive track record, culminating in a decisive 3-1 victory for SSC Bari. A foreshadowing of Bari's offensive assault was apparent with their early goal in the 25th minute, setting the game's momentum in their favor.

SSC Bari showed superior attacking efficiency with three goals from what the data reveals to be significantly less impressive possession-based measures compared to Lecco. The home team scored their three goals despite having fewer corner kicks (4 compared to Lecco's 9), suggesting an impressive conversion rate in open play, capitalizing on their goal chances more clinically.

Crucially, SSC Bari managed to score two more goals after the break in the 52nd and 68th minute, essentially settling the match before Lecco could reply with a consolation goal in the 80th minute. This return in the second half underlines a performance that was able to withstand the initial challenge from the away team and then reinforce their lead.

However, one area of concern for SSC Bari will be the discipline, as evidenced by their three yellow cards, two of which came in the first half alone, putting them under unnecessary pressure from a disciplinary perspective throughout the majority of the match. This is an aspect they'll certainly look to improve upon.

While Lecco may have dominated in corner kicks, they struggled to turn these positions into goal-scoring opportunities, with their only goal coming relatively late in the game when the victory for Bari was all but assured. Their lower foul count than SSC Bari (only 2 compared to Bari's 3) could suggest a lack of aggression or assertiveness in key areas of the pitch, potentially leading to missed opportunities to disrupt Bari's offensive rhythm.

In conclusion, the match provided a clear example of quality over quantity. SSC Bari may have seen less of the ball in attacking areas, as suggested by the corner count, but their superior ability to convert their relatively limited opportunities into goals is undoubtably what won them the match. Lecco's inability to capitalize on their corner kicks and overall attacking measures was clearly a key deciding factor in this match.

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