Argentina's expected threat (xT) via pass, with the player in each zone being the top xT player in that zone, and all the players' total xT via pass in the table to the right
France's expected threat (xT) via pass, with the player in each zone being the top xT player in that zone, and all the players' total xT via pass in the table to the right
Argentina's main passing flows. Each arrow represents at least 3 completed passes from the arrow's origin zone to the arrowhead's zone.
A darker color indicates more passes
France's main passing flows. Each arrow represents at least 3 completed passes from the arrow's origin zone to the arrowhead's zone.
A darker color indicates more passes
Expected Threat (xT) from passes, zone control.
Areas shaded in a team's color means they had more xT from passes in that zone
France a bit more threatening on the left, Argentina on the right.......... can you guess why lol
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Yeah, Kolo Muani made this penalty but isn't the point of the thread (and the others he makes) all about viewing the penalties as a whole, more on the win/loss record than an individual score/miss for 1 penalty?
Dibu has an incredible record on both individual pens & shootouts
so wouldn't his unique style of disruption play a role?
Again, looking at the broader aspect b/c I think I read recently he hasn't lost a shootout. Dibu seems to be able to lower the scoring rate of penalties against him
Variance is a thing when you look at 1 event in isolation
I’ve lived about a decade in each of Ohio and Michigan and life stops the day of that game for so many people. In grade school I was in the city tat Ohio State is in. That entire week leading to the game every single thing was about the game
To the point where math classes iirc in 2nd, 3rd grade, you’re doing something related to Michigan vs Ohio State
This year, both OSU and Michigan came in undefeated. Basically, think of it like United and Liverpool both play last game of the season undefeated, winner takes title
Can someone who has a lot of clout in the tactics-verse please make something about how Argentina have now struggled to consistently and effectively break a sturdy, compact block?
I want to but don't want to deal with the firestorm of "but Messi" that I always get
Because MAN do they really just not know how to get through a good ol' compact block.
🇸🇦: failed
🇦🇺: failed
Poland are and were not as compact as KSA & AUS. Many more gaps & openings appear in them and ARG used those routes.
But struggled now for a 2nd game this WC
Paging all my major tactics accounts friends hahaha
Or, if I'm seeing things wrong, then my tactics-friends I invite you to please correct me b/c I'm always wanting to learn if I missed anything
Here's how good Australia were at shutting down Argentina's attacks tonight:
ARG 1st goal = magical Messi moment
ARG 2nd goal = gift after a howler from Ryan
Australia had great proactive defense in midfield & incredible last-ditch defense
Messi's goal was magical, but I don't want to fully discount it as "Messi Magic".
Australia track Messi into the box but Otamendi is so smart to just stand still. He's a wall for Messi to bounce the ball off of & hop laterally for a few feet of space
This goal came right after a FK. Not sure how it'll be tagged by the data sources but to me I think it's still in the FK phase. On the border between a set piece phase and open play