In a tightly contested Serie A encounter, Parma Calcio edged out AC Monza with a 2-1 victory at Stadio Ennio Tardini. Parma's disciplined defensive display coupled with their sharp efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Although Monza had marginally more shots on target (4 compared to Parma's 3), Parma's goals were more clinical. Hernani's penalty early in the second half set the tone for Parma's resolute display, culminating in Valenti's crucial goal, assisted by Mihaila towards the end of the match, sealing the win for the hosts.

Disciplinary issues plagued AC Monza's performance, with six yellow cards and a critical red card significantly impacting their ability to maintain structure in the latter stages of the match. The dismissal late in the second half not only left Monza short-handed but also disrupted their tactical cohesion, as evidenced by their frequent offsides (5 in total) and inability to sustain attacking pressure. Conversely, Parma's ability to stay onside—evident with zero offsides—highlighted their more disciplined approach.

Set-pieces played a pivotal role in shaping the narrative of the match. Parma effectively utilized their four corner kicks, while Monza failed to capitalize on their six opportunities. Monza's inability to turn set-piece advantage into goals further exemplified the team's lack of a cutting edge in finishing, compounded by Parma's solid defensive organization, which restricted Monza's effective play inside the final third.

Monza's aggressive play resulted in 21 fouls, which not only handed the home team multiple free-kick opportunities but also disrupted their own momentum. Parma, while having committed 16 fouls, managed to maintain their organization's integrity. This discipline, along with Mihaila's timely assist for the winning goal, demonstrated Parma's superior tactical arsenal and team synergy. Monza's equalizer by Pereira, assisted by Martins, briefly brought them level, but it was not enough to overturn a game in which disciplinary lapses overshadowed technical abilities.

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