***Official Match Thread|Shakhtar Donetsk v City***

[mr_nool]

The way i see it with "Missed chances" is that the figures themselves don't really explain it, perhaps a further breakdown is necessary ?

One on ones with the goalie we really should convert.

Shots from outside the box, nearby the post or corner flag miss ?

under pressure to shoot or a free run like fern last weekend.

Ball on the floor or bouncing awkwardly when shooting ?


Clear header on goal or obstructed jumping for the ball and get a shoulder to it ? (Laportes was a Shampoo (head and shoulders ) on Tuesday)

So many factors. At least we are making lots of attempts and for most of the game are around the oppositions penalty box and not ours.

It's bound to create some chances - and make defending easier too.

That's what they're trying to do with the xG (expected goal) stats that have been a rage the last year. This tool has drawbacks as well, but does give a more nuanced picture.

[iwasthere2012]

The way i see it with "Missed chances" is that the figures themselves don't really explain it, perhaps a further breakdown is necessary ?

One on ones with the goalie we really should convert.

Shots from outside the box, nearby the post or corner flag miss ?

under pressure to shoot or a free run like fern last weekend.

Ball on the floor or bouncing awkwardly when shooting ?


Clear header on goal or obstructed jumping for the ball and get a shoulder to it ? (Laportes was a Shampoo (head and shoulders ) on Tuesday)

So many factors. At least we are making lots of attempts and for most of the game are around the oppositions penalty box and not ours.

It's bound to create some chances - and make defending easier too.

That's what they're trying to do with the xG (expected goal) stats that have been a rage the last year. This tool has drawbacks as well, but does give a more nuanced picture.

Let's not resort to name calling.

[john@staustell]

The way i see it with "Missed chances" is that the figures themselves don't really explain it, perhaps a further breakdown is necessary ?

One on ones with the goalie we really should convert.

Shots from outside the box, nearby the post or corner flag miss ?

under pressure to shoot or a free run like fern last weekend.

Ball on the floor or bouncing awkwardly when shooting ?


Clear header on goal or obstructed jumping for the ball and get a shoulder to it ? (Laportes was a Shampoo (head and shoulders ) on Tuesday)

So many factors. At least we are making lots of attempts and for most of the game are around the oppositions penalty box and not ours.

It's bound to create some chances - and make defending easier too.

That's what they're trying to do with the xG (expected goal) stats that have been a rage the last year. This tool has drawbacks as well, but does give a more nuanced picture.

Let's not resort to name calling.

Isn't there another thread on Merson?