Coolblade
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A few observations from the stats (PNE):
- Although some match stats were fairly even, we won the xG battle (1.57 v 2.37) with shot count lost at 12 v 15, shots on target level at 3 v 3, with PNE outperformed their stats by scoring three.
- Defensively unlike recent games we lost the aerial battle (overall 42.9% v 57.1%). Tanganga (own goal aside) was strong in the air winning 7 aerials, but McGuinness and Mee contributed 6 between them (2 + 4). Tanganga also contributing 3 key passes (most in the team) alongside 2 interceptions & 3 clearances
-. Riedewald was solid with most successful tackles (6). Peck didn’t win a single tackle but did make second most crosses, and a shot. Did he perform the role we needed?. In contrast, O'Hare showed his recent better contribution with 2 key passes, 3 successful dribbles and surprisingly second most tackles won (4)
- Brooks put in a shift with his goal and assist and joint second most crosses (3), with Burrows making most crosses (5). However as before our cross accuracy rate is poor (3 from 15) adding to the debate as to whether that’s poor wing play, or forwards not making the runs, and challenging successfully. Ogbene with no crosses attempted, no successful dribbles, and a pass completion rate of 53% is becoming a real problem. Barry with no dribbles and no accurate crosses added little.
- Going forward Campbell managed just 19 touches but did contribute with 2 assists, 92% pass completion and 2 aerials won. Obviously the substitutes made minimal impact . Cannon managed just 1 touch (a shot wide with no passes) in his brief cameo. Ings recorded 7 touches and 1 aerial won but no shots or key passes.
Overall a hugely disappointing outcome. In the past two games our aerial dominance provided a platform that was missing at times today. But we should have killed the game off.
A big game coming up. We need to bounce back at home to regain confidence and momentum
UTB.
- Although some match stats were fairly even, we won the xG battle (1.57 v 2.37) with shot count lost at 12 v 15, shots on target level at 3 v 3, with PNE outperformed their stats by scoring three.
- Defensively unlike recent games we lost the aerial battle (overall 42.9% v 57.1%). Tanganga (own goal aside) was strong in the air winning 7 aerials, but McGuinness and Mee contributed 6 between them (2 + 4). Tanganga also contributing 3 key passes (most in the team) alongside 2 interceptions & 3 clearances
-. Riedewald was solid with most successful tackles (6). Peck didn’t win a single tackle but did make second most crosses, and a shot. Did he perform the role we needed?. In contrast, O'Hare showed his recent better contribution with 2 key passes, 3 successful dribbles and surprisingly second most tackles won (4)
- Brooks put in a shift with his goal and assist and joint second most crosses (3), with Burrows making most crosses (5). However as before our cross accuracy rate is poor (3 from 15) adding to the debate as to whether that’s poor wing play, or forwards not making the runs, and challenging successfully. Ogbene with no crosses attempted, no successful dribbles, and a pass completion rate of 53% is becoming a real problem. Barry with no dribbles and no accurate crosses added little.
- Going forward Campbell managed just 19 touches but did contribute with 2 assists, 92% pass completion and 2 aerials won. Obviously the substitutes made minimal impact . Cannon managed just 1 touch (a shot wide with no passes) in his brief cameo. Ings recorded 7 touches and 1 aerial won but no shots or key passes.
Overall a hugely disappointing outcome. In the past two games our aerial dominance provided a platform that was missing at times today. But we should have killed the game off.
A big game coming up. We need to bounce back at home to regain confidence and momentum
UTB.
