In the Segunda Liga match that took place on the 27th of August 2023 between SL Benfica B and CS Maritimo, the away team secured a hard-fought victory with a slim margin of 1-0. The decider happened to come remarkably early in the game at the 10th minute, which then largely dictated the flow of the match.

Maritimo, despite the early lead, could not hold back from accumulating a significant number of yellow cards (5), which reflected the intensity of the contest. They drew their first yellow card just three minutes after their goal and had two cards by the half-hour mark. The second half saw just as many heated moments with Maritimo picking up another three yellow cards. Notably, the away team held their own and managed to pull through without seeing a red card.

On the other hand, Benfica B, who had more to fight for after conceding an early goal, only drew one yellow card suggesting possibly less aggression and pressure on their part. Despite that, they ended up with a red card, consequently playing with a man down for part of the game, which further tilted the scales in favour of Maritimo.

From the standpoint of set-pieces, both teams were nearly neck to neck. Maritimo had a slight edge over Benfica B, taking one more corner kick than the home team, taking the tally to 5 as compared to Benfica B's 4. This suggests the away team had slightly more attacking chances than the home team, amplifying their control over the game.

However, the home team failed to capitalize on their corner kick opportunities and couldn't convert any of these into goals. Moreover, the fact that Maritimo managed to hold off Benfica B's attacks even while accumulating a raft of yellow cards demonstrate a commendable defensive performance.

In conclusion, the single early goal by CS Maritimo gave them the upper hand, and they managed to maintain this lead throughout the match. This, combined with a strong, albeit aggressive defensive performance, was key in their victory. Despite SL Benfica B's efforts and opportunities from set-pieces, they were unable to break down Maritimo's resolute defense to find the back of the net. This match serves as a testament to the fact that early goals can significantly shape the dynamics of a match, and controlling aggression while remaining effective in defense can prove decisive.

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