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Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Croatia on December 13, 2022 (first World Cup semifinal).
Croatia had more possession and shots than Argentina, but the superior quality of the Albiceleste’s chances shows here on the shots map, and they were comfortable winners at the end. They scored three goals, and could’ve scored three more- all very good chances. Only two of Croatia’s shots were on target- another indicator that they didn’t really threaten Emi Martinezin goal.
xG Argentina 2.57-0.54 Croatia shots map (Actual score Argentina 3-0 Croatia)
Argentina 1-0 Croatia Messi penalty v Croatia xG 0.80
Argentina 2-0 Croatia Alvarez first goal vs Croatia xG 0.65
Argentina 3-0 Croatia Alvarez second goal v Croatia xG 0.52
Other notable chances
43rd minute MacAllister chance vs Croatia (saved by Livakovic)
58th minute Messi chance v Croatia (saved by Livakovic)
83rd minute MacAllister chance v Croatia (wide)