On 23rd December 2023, Serie C witnessed an exhilarating match between Virtus Francavilla and Potenza Calcio. Though the home team, Virtus Francavilla, had no goals to their credit, the away team, Potenza Calcio, managed to secure a win with a single but decisive goal in the first half at 00:43:06. The early goal played a crucial role in the match's outcome, setting a competitive and persistent pace for Potenza Calcio right from the start.

However, the match was not without strife as both teams received equal amounts of disciplinary actions. Both the home and away teams accrued three yellow cards each over the match. Two of Virtus Francavilla's yellow cards were issued in the second half and one in the very early stages of the game, at 00:00:48. On the other hand, all three of Potenza's yellow cards came in the second half. This demonstrates a notable increase in aggression and tension as the match progressed, potentially due to the high stakes of the game and their efforts to either maintain or overturn the score.

In terms of set-piece opportunities, Virtus Francavilla had a slight upper hand with five corner kicks compared to Potenza Calcio's four. Despite these additional opportunities, they weren't able to convert any of them into goals. It inherently reflects on their offensive line which could have been more clinical or perhaps Potenza's defensive unit, that ultimately proved instrumental in maintaining their thin but winning margin.

Between the two teams, the offside count was rather evenly distributed, with Virtus Francavilla and Potenza Calcio straying offside on three and four occasions respectively. These offside calls highlight a lack of discipline in the attacking front, possibly indicating rushed decisions or poorly timed runs which turned potential threats into missed opportunities.

Conclusively, judging by the single goal margin and comparative statistics in terms of fouls and offside, it was a closely contested match. Potenza Calcio's early goal made all the difference, despite Virtus Francavilla's competitive spirit. Discipline, especially in the second half, and ability to capitalize on the early lead seem to be the key factors that led to Potenza's successful outing on this occasion.

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