Portland Timbers secured a 2-1 victory over San Diego FC in an MLS clash on 26 April, with the visitors' superior efficiency in the final third proving decisive. San Diego dominated shot volume with 10 attempts to Portland's 11, yet the Timbers converted their chances more clinically, registering five shots on target compared to the hosts' three. Despite San Diego's higher expected goals of 1.9 to Portland's 1.75, the away side's 4-2-3-1 setup proved more effective at creating quality opportunities. San Diego's goalkeeper made a respectable showing with a 66.67 per cent save rate, though ultimately couldn't prevent the defeat. Anders Dreyer netted for the hosts while Kevin Kelsy found the back of the net for Portland in a match that highlighted the importance of clinical finishing over volume. Portland's win strengthens their playoff credentials against a San Diego side needing to improve conversion rates.
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.
San Diego FC GK
PSxG conceded1.60
Goals conceded2
Goals saved-0.40
Save %60.0%
Portland Timbers GK
PSxG conceded1.22
Goals conceded1
Goals saved0.22
Save %66.7%
Portland Timbers's keeper performed right in line with expectations, while San Diego FC's keeper let in roughly 0.4 goal more than an average keeper would.
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