Charlotte FC fell to a 2-1 defeat against Nashville SC in MLS action on 12 April, undone by clinical finishing despite dominating expected goals. The hosts created the better chances, registering 2.19 xG from eight shots with three on target, yet Nashville's ruthless conversion proved decisive. The visitors, operating in a 4-4-2 shape, generated just 0.54 xG but managed six shots on target from eleven attempts overall, exposing Charlotte's defensive vulnerabilities. Nashville's goalkeeper made a crucial contribution with a 66.67 per cent save rate, though post-shot xG data indicated one goal conceded beyond expectation. Archie Goodwin netted for Charlotte whilst Patrick Yazbek replied for Nashville, who secured their second goal through clinical opportunism rather than sustained pressure. The result highlights Nashville's efficiency in transition and Charlotte's recurring problem converting dominance into points.
CCharlotte FC
1–2
Full Time
NNashville SC
A. Goodwin90'
P. Yazbek62'E. Tagseth14'P. Yazbek14'H. Mukhtar62'
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.
Charlotte FC GK
PSxG conceded0.88
Goals conceded2
Goals saved-1.12
Save %66.7%
Nashville SC GK
PSxG conceded1.67
Goals conceded1
Goals saved0.67
Save %66.7%
Nashville SC's keeper stopped about 0.7 goal more than an average keeper would, while Charlotte FC's keeper let in roughly 1.1 goal more than an average keeper would.
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