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Detailed Match Statistics: Qarabag vs. Tottenham
In their first match of the UEFA Europa League phase, Qarabag faced a disappointing 3-0 defeat. However, a deeper analysis of the game"s statistics reveals a different narrative that challenges the scoreline.
Idman.biz"s Statistical overview of the match:
Despite the defeat, Qarabag held their ground in several key performance indicators. Even while spending a significant portion of the match with a numerical disadvantage, they demonstrated resilience and competitiveness against their opponent.
Possession: Qarabag trailed marginally in possession with 47% compared to Tottenham's 53%.
Attacks: The two teams were closely matched in attacking efforts, with Qarabag launching 39 attacks compared to Tottenham's 37.
Shots on Goal: Both teams recorded 5 shots on target, but the more clinical English side converted 3 into goals, while Qarabag failed to hit the target.
Offensive Contributions
Qarabag"s attacking prowess was evident, as they managed to take 14 shots overall, with 10 of those on target. Their performance from inside the penalty area was notable, producing 6 shots compared to 4 from their opponent. Additionally, Qarabag experienced some near-misses, hitting the post twice, while Tottenham did not face similar misfortunes.
Defensive Efforts
Defensively, Qarabag showed their strength, blocking 3 of Tottenham"s attempts, while goalkeeper Mateusz Kochanski made 2 saves. In contrast, Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario, named the match's best player, made 6 crucial saves, showcasing the importance of his performance in determining the match outcome.
While the scoreline suggests a one-sided match, the underlying statistics indicate that Qarabag was competitive and had their moments of strength. As they move forward in the tournament, there are clear areas for improvement that can be addressed to enhance their performance in future matches.
Passing Accuracy
• Qarabag: 419 out of 490 passes (85.5% accuracy)
• Tottenham: 413 out of 468 passes (88.2% accuracy)
While Tottenham holds a slight edge in overall passing accuracy, Qarabağ demonstrated strong performance in both the volume and precision of their passes.
Set Pieces and Attacking Play
• Successful Crosses: Qarabag had a significant advantage with 8 successful crosses out of 24 attempts, compared to Tottenham's 3 successful out of 10.
• Long Passes: Qarabag was accurate with 27 out of 45 long passes (60%), while Tottenham managed just 13 out of 28 (46%).
Possession and Fouls
• Ball Possession: Qarabag maintained a notable advantage with 29 successful possession instances to Tottenham"s 11.
• Direct Kicks: Qarabag had 14 direct kicks compared to Tottenham's 13, showing their ability to earn opportunities.
• Penalty Kicks: Tottenham edged out in penalty kicks with a narrow margin of 13 to 12.
Corner Kicks and Offsides
Qarabag secured 9 corner kicks during the match, while Tottenham had only 3. The offside count also favored Tottenham slightly, with 2 instances compared to Qarabag"s 6.
One-on-One and Aerial Duels
• One-on-One Matches: Qarabag excelled, winning 65% of their one-on-one duels (45 out of 69).
• Aerial Duels: Tottenham displayed their aerial strength, winning 85% of these contests (11 out of 13).
Passing Accuracy: Among the teams, Union's passing accuracy was the lowest, with only 199 successful passes out of 279.
Vugar Mammadov
Idman.biz
