Cosenza Calcio secured a narrow 1-0 victory over SSC Bari in a tightly contested Serie B clash. The pivotal goal was scored in the first half at the 36th minute, giving the home team an advantage they would maintain throughout the match. The timing of the goal was critical, occurring just two minutes after both teams had been shown yellow cards, suggesting a brief surge in intensity that Cosenza capitalized on.

Defensively, Cosenza displayed solid teamwork and positioning, effectively neutralizing Bari’s attack, which was indicated by the absence of offsides for Cosenza while Bari was caught offside twice. The home side’s disciplined defensive line was a key factor in their ability to maintain a clean sheet, despite being more aggressive with 14 fouls compared to Bari’s 11. This physical play, while resulting in three yellow cards, did not escalate to any red cards, allowing them to remain composed enough to see out the victory.

SSC Bari had more opportunities from set-pieces with four corner kicks compared to Cosenza's two, but they failed to convert these into tangible scoring chances. This inefficiency was further compounded by Cosenza's effective disruption of play through tactical fouls, preventing Bari from finding any rhythm. The limited shots on target and the inability to break through Cosenza’s defensive setup were crucial in determining the outcome of this match, underscoring Cosenza's disciplined defensive strategy and decisive execution during critical moments.

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