Sampdoria's narrow 1-0 victory over Cosenza Calcio was a testament to their efficiency in front of goal and a composed defensive performance. Striking early in the first half with a goal, Sampdoria capitalized on their chance, which came from a well-coordinated play that disrupted Cosenza’s defense. Despite fewer corner opportunities compared to Cosenza (4 vs. 8), the home team managed to maintain their lead through disciplined defensive work.

Discipline, however, was a double-edged sword for both teams as the match was riddled with a total of seven yellow cards and one red card for the home team. The match's tempo was often interrupted by fouls, with Cosenza committing 17 fouls compared to Sampdoria's 13. Yet, it was Sampdoria who paid a tangible price for their aggressive play, receiving a red card that could have shifted the game’s momentum had Cosenza been able to capitalize on their numerical advantage.

The decisive factor in maintaining Sampdoria’s lead was their ability to suppress Cosenza’s attempts to breach their goal. Despite having more corners, Cosenza’s ability to convert these set-piece opportunities into goals was inadequate. The defensive organization of Sampdoria and their strategic offside trap (3 offsides for Sampdoria vs. 1 for Cosenza) hindered the away side's attacking flow. In conclusion, Cosenza's inability to translate their attacking opportunities into goals, coupled with Sampdoria's disciplined defensive execution, ultimately determined the result of the match.

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