Argentina defeated Algeria 3–0 in a World Cup Group J encounter on 17 June, with the South Americans converting their chances despite modest underlying metrics. Deploying a 4–4–2 formation, Argentina managed 10 shots with six on target, though their expected goals total of 1.23 suggested fortune played a role in the margin of victory. Algeria, set up in 4–3–3, controlled possession at 52 per cent but created little of substance, registering zero shots on target from seven attempts and generating just 0.31 xG. The Algerian goalkeeper faced six shots on target and achieved a 50 per cent save rate, yet still conceded three goals—a stark indication of Argentina's clinical finishing when opportunities arose. Referee Szymon Marciniak oversaw a one-sided affair that saw the defending champions establish early dominance and never relinquish control. Argentina's superior conversion rate proves decisive in the group stage race.
Read it this way: PSxG conceded is how dangerous the shots on target were, Goals conceded is how many actually went in, Goals saved is the gap between the two (higher is better, a minus means he should have saved more), and Save % is the share of on-target shots kept out.
Argentina GK
PSxG conceded0.00
Goals conceded0
Goals saved0.00
Algeria GK
PSxG conceded1.98
Goals conceded3
Goals saved-1.02
Save %50.0%
Argentina's keeper performed right in line with expectations, while Algeria's keeper let in roughly 1.0 goal more than an average keeper would.
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