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The Serie C encounter between US Alessandria and Cesena FC on 23rd April 2023 was no less than an intriguing battle. The match ended 1-0 in favor of Cesena FC who demonstrated superior gameplay, tipping the scales with their goal in the second half.

The sole goal was netted by Cesena only 21 minutes into the second half, which disrupted the equilibrium and heavily affected the outcome of the game. Neither team was able to score during the first half; it was a tight deadlock demonstrating equal competency and defense from both sides. However, Cesena's breakthrough turned out to be the decisive moment of the game.

Disciplinary action was consistent throughout the match, with both the teams receiving two yellow cards each. Cesena FC got their first booking relatively early in the first half, and the second one early in the second half. However, the home team, US Alessandria, was rather disciplined until they picked up two yellow cards all within the last 30 minutes of the match.

Looking at the statistics, Alessandria was not caught offside even once during the game, whereas Cesena FC was flagged offside once. This suggests Alessandria could have taken a more aggressive approach, thus potentially making more scoring opportunities.

One significant statistic that stands out is the number of corner kicks earned by each team. Cesena FC secured a whopping twelve corners as compared to just one by US Alessandria. This clearly depicts how Cesena FC was more dominate on the attacking front, challenging the home team's defense consistently. The greater number of corners can also be indicative of the pressure Cesena FC bestowed on US Alessandria, and these set-piece opportunities could have significantly contributed to their solitary goal.

However, Cesena FC also saw an expulsion via a red card which could've threatened their slender lead yet they managed to hold on to claim the three points. This aspect speaks volumes about their defensive solidity and resilience.

Overall, Cesena's more assertive offence and tight defense, despite being a man down was able to outmaneuver US Alessandria. Their ability to make more scoring opportunities, as the heavy corner stats suggest, made the difference between the two sides on the day. This victory definitely gives Cesena FC a boost as we move further into the competition.

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