In a tightly contested Serie C matchup between Benevento Calcio and ACR Messina, the game concluded with a goalless stalemate. Both teams exhibited cautious approaches, prioritizing defensive solidity over attacking flair. With the match registering a total of 14 fouls, the physicality was evident, as Benevento edged slightly more aggressive play, committing 9 fouls to Messina's 5.

The discipline on the field was tested, with each team receiving a pair of yellow cards in a first half that saw tension brewing early and continuing into the second half. Benevento's early cautions perhaps hints at an attempt to stifle Messina’s attacking phases, but this did little to create significant advantages or turnarounds as the match progressed. Messina's fewer infringements might have contributed to their relatively balanced play, allowing them to maintain resilience against Benevento's interventions.

From an attacking perspective, Benevento marginally outperformed Messina with 5 corner kicks to 3. However, this slight superiority in set-piece opportunities did not translate into goals, indicating a lack of effectiveness at capitalizing on these situations. Furthermore, with each team caught offside just once, it suggests disciplined defensive lines held by both sides, curbing any dynamic runs that might have led to breakthrough opportunities. Ultimately, the lack of clinical finishing and creative breakthroughs marked this as a defensive bout, resulting in a goalless draw.

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