Ireland secured a 3-2 victory over Hungary in World Cup qualifying on 16 November, capitalising on superior efficiency despite being outshot 18-10. Operating in a 3-4-2-1 formation, Ireland generated 2.3 expected goals and converted five shots on target into three goals, whilst Hungary's 4-2-3-1 setup produced 1.19 xG from seven attempts on target. The visitors' goalkeeper made five saves from a 40 per cent save percentage, conceding exactly to xG without overperforming. Hungary dominated possession and shot count but lacked clinical finishing, with their pressing failing to prevent Ireland's dangerous transitions. Referee Espen Eskas managed the encounter without significant controversy. Ireland's win demonstrates their ability to win away from home through tactical discipline and conversion; Hungary's defeat leaves them needing points from remaining qualifiers.
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.
Hungary GK
PSxG conceded3.00
Goals conceded3
Goals saved0.00
Save %40.0%
Ireland GK
PSxG conceded2.00
Goals conceded2
Goals saved0.00
Save %71.4%
Both keepers had a routine night, with little to separate them.
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