This compelling Serie C match saw FC Crotone narrowly edge out ACR Messina with a single goal, despite their higher foul count of 21 versus ACR Messina's 15. Both teams displayed equal instances of offside at 4 each, indicating a consistent level of defensive tactics and strategy on the pitch.

Although there were three yellow cards awarded to both sides, the crucial turning point in the game was lead by the home team, ACR Messina having a player sent off with a red card, thereby decreasing their manpower on the field. This posed a significant challenge for Messina, and undoubtedly had a significant impact on the outcome of the match.

The single goal of the match was scored by FC Crotone during the second half, at time 01:18:32. Given that the goal arrived comparatively late in the game, it suggests a disciplined defensive performance from both teams early on. This assumption is further supported by the fact that a substantial number of yellow cards were shown in the first half of the game: two for Messina and one for Crotone which implies both teams were quite physical in their play style.

Interestingly, ACR Messina dominated the game statistically in terms of corner kicks, having 8 as compared to Crotone's 3. This suggests that Messina was more aggressive in their offense, pushing Crotone into defensive positions more often. However, Crotone's defense remained impregnable, successfully warding off these threats and keeping their net untouched throughout the match.

Ultimately, the red card to Messina and Crotone’s stout defence, paired with careful offensive strategies, led to their victory. Despite being on the back foot in terms of corner kicks, Crotone leveraged their situational advantage to score the decisive goal, showcasing their synergy as a team and ability to adapt under pressure to steer the game in their favor. This clinical performance should serve a note of caution to the teams set to face Crotone in their future encounters.

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