A few observations from the stats (Boro)

[Coolblade]

A few observations from the stats:

- Peck had a fantastic game, with 93% pass completion, three shots, one assist, one key pass, and joint most successful tackles. Neatly balanced by Vini with joint most aerial duels, and joint most interceptions. With Choud and Davies on the bench, for now we have some great midfield options.

- Rak-Sak had a remarkably good first half and despite fading and coming off early, had good numbers with most shots, most shots on target, second most key passes, and two successful dribbles - not to mention a key goal. Possibly because Gus was back in his usual position, O’Hare was also a strong performer with 3 shots and 2 key passes, and generally being a constant nuisance. Hamer stats always consistent with five successful dribbles (next best 2) and second most crosses (with 8, Burriws top with 9).

- defensively, after a difficult game on Saturday, Clarke’s numbers are very positive, with most key passes, joint most tackles, joint most interceptions, four clearances, and three aerial duels won. Anel had the second highest aggregate positive contributions (after Rak-S) with thirteen successful defensive contributions, most aerial duels won, and a pass completion rate of 91%

- I don’t like to finish on a negative, but two players are rank bottom of the aggregate contribution stats. Tom Cannon and Jack Robinson. Cannon had one shot (off target) no dribbles, no key passes, no crosses. And I don’t accept the “lack of service” defence given the other stats. He was just well off the pace. Robinson with one aerial duel won (Rak-S had three!), one tackle, and a very low pass completion rate, as well as the dodgy penalty, had a game to forget. Holding must be ready for a run, or even Gilchrist.

But it was a fabulous performance, putting the Pompey one into the shadows, and we remain on the coat tails of the Dirties. I just hope we play like this against them! Although Luton away is still worth three points, so I am sure Wilder will take “one game at a time”.

 

[lazyfecklessblade]

From watching, Cannon was very flat footed for a lone striker. Whenever the ball went down a channel he seemed to look for a cue to run, rather than going after it, not great so far!

 

[Barmyblade]

Thanks Cool

The strength of our bench certainly has taken a big uptick and means modest rotation whilst keeping the core formation and tactics should hopefully be possible. But in terms of our first choice 11 I am concerned that Cannon looks a little lost. Unlike BBD he was playing regularly before we signed him so should not need to get match sharp. So a bit concerning and Campbell - if fit - is surely the better option.

 

[SwissBlade]

A few observations from the stats:

- Peck had a fantastic game, with 93% pass completion, three shots, one assist, one key pass, and joint most successful tackles. Neatly balanced by Vini with joint most aerial duels, and joint most interceptions. With Choud and Davies on the bench, for now we have some great midfield options.

- Rak-Sak had a remarkably good first half and despite fading and coming off early, had good numbers with most shots, most shots on target, second most key passes, and two successful dribbles - not to mention a key goal. Possibly because Gus was back in his usual position, O’Hare was also a strong performer with 3 shots and 2 key passes, and generally being a constant nuisance. Hamer stats always consistent with five successful dribbles (next best 2) and second most crosses (with 8, Burriws top with 9).

- defensively, after a difficult game on Saturday, Clarke’s numbers are very positive, with most key passes, joint most tackles, joint most interceptions, four clearances, and three aerial duels won. Anel had the second highest aggregate positive contributions (after Rak-S) with thirteen successful defensive contributions, most aerial duels won, and a pass completion rate of 91%

- I don’t like to finish on a negative, but two players are rank bottom of the aggregate contribution stats. Tom Cannon and Jack Robinson. Cannon had one shot (off target) no dribbles, no key passes, no crosses. And I don’t accept the “lack of service” defence given the other stats. He was just well off the pace. Robinson with one aerial duel won (Rak-S had three!), one tackle, and a very low pass completion rate, as well as the dodgy penalty, had a game to forget. Holding must be ready for a run, or even Gilchrist.

But it was a fabulous performance, putting the Pompey one into the shadows, and we remain on the coat tails of the Dirties. I just hope we play like this against them! Although Luton away is still worth three points, so I am sure Wilder will take “one game at a time”.

Cheers for that.

I only caught the last 30 mins and the highlights, but O’Hares shots, does that include the one before JRS’ goal?

And whilst I’m trying to work out what some of these stats mean, what is a “key pass” and how is that different to an “assist”. Is it the pass before the assist?

As for Robinson, where was most of Boro’s play, down our left? It seems lots of our play, through your stats was down the left with Burrows and Hamer. Lots of play was cut out down the middle through Souza, it seems Clarke had a busier night. Is that the case or did he just execute his game better?

How much time did Boro spend in our half putting pressure on Robinson? Did Robinson just not see much of the play or was he crap when the ball came near him and lost everything?

Not digging out your stat summary, just trying to understand if it’s a fair conclusion. The pen was soft, but fair, but having only seen some of the game I don’t know how Robinson actually played

 

[jono_t2000]

And whilst I’m trying to work out what some of these stats mean, what is a “key pass” and how is that different to an “assist”. Is it the pass before the assist?

The key pass and the assist are the same thing.

Basically if you see someone with 1 assist and 0 key passes it means they were simply last person to pass the ball but goalscorer did all the work.

If you see 1 assist and 1 key pass it means that the pass was what actually created the goal.

 

[Nah den]

From watching, Cannon was very flat footed for a lone striker. Whenever the ball went down a channel he seemed to look for a cue to run, rather than going after it, not great so far!

I thought that, just looked on his heels. Didn't really anticipate anything.

 

[Conroy]

From watching, Cannon was very flat footed for a lone striker. Whenever the ball went down a channel he seemed to look for a cue to run, rather than going after it, not great so far!

For me it's when O'Hare got through and cut the ball back...just stood at about 8-yards no pressure on defenders. Let's hope he gets up to speed soon, Campbell was polar opposite when he came on.

 

[S64 Blade]

Unsurprising that Canon and Robinson are 'weak links'. It's evident just watching the side that these are the two areas that could be improved (not just based on last night!). Hopefully Holding can come in and do a good job at centre half.

 

[mattbianco1]

Cannon had one shot (off target) no dribbles, no key passes, no crosses.

For comparison can you show Campbell's please?

 

[Balham]

The key pass and the assist are the same thing.

Basically if you see someone with 1 assist and 0 key passes it means they were simply last person to pass the ball but goalscorer did all the work.

If you see 1 assist and 1 key pass it means that the pass was what actually created the goal.

Isn’t a key pass also a pass which could have been an assist? By that I mean if Brereton Diaz had done a Campbell and hit Travers with his shot rather than gloriously dinking it over him, Peck would still have made a key pass.

 

[jono_t2000]

Isn’t a key pass also a pass which could have been an assist? By that I mean if Brereton Diaz had done a Campbell and hit Travers with his shot rather than gloriously dinking it over him, Peck would still have made a key pass.

Yep Correct, can work both ways

 

[Coolblade]

To try to answer:

- A key pass is the last pass to a teammate before an attempt on goal. So an assist is a key pass, but a key pass might not be an assist

- Campbell had one shot (on target) as well as two key passes (joint third most), 17 touches (compared to Cannon’s 9 touches), one cross (Cannon had none) and a pass completion rate of 100% (potentially demonstrating he held the ball up well, compared to Cannon’s 71%)

- Opta stats showed Boro attacked almost equally down each side (29 v 28).

But as I often say stats are merely a tool, which can be used as part of a broader analysis and can easily be misconstrued.

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

A key pass is a pass that leads to a goal scoring opportunity but not necessarily a goal. e.g. O'Hare putting Campbell one on one with the keeper.

An assist is a key pass that resulted in a goal. e.g. Peck to BBD.

I'm guessing players get credited with both when they assist a goal.

 

[Barmyblade]

I know individual game stats for keepers can be tricky, but I thought Coops had a pretty faultless game, including one particularly good save. If that had gone in then the rest of the match could have been very different.