In a thrilling Copa America 2024 semifinal, Argentina secured a 2-0 victory over Canada, advancing to the final. The match, held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, saw Julian Alvarez open the scoring in the 22nd minute with a well-placed shot through the legs of Canadian goalkeeper Max Crepeau. Lionel Messi, the Argentine captain, sealed the win with his 109th international goal, showcasing...

In a match that ended 0-0 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas Nevada in normal time the expectant crowd watched Uruguay defeat Brazil 4-2 on penalties in the Copa America 2024. “La Celeste” as they are affectionately known, advanced to the Semi-final where they will lock horns with a red hot Columbia side lead by the resurgent James Rodriguez. Using event data from SICS from this game, we have...

In a pulsating Copa America 2024 quarter-final clash, Canada emerged victorious over Venezuela in a dramatic penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1 in regular time. The game, held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, showcased the resilience and skill of both teams, culminating in a nerve-wracking shootout that saw Canada advance to the semi-finals. Early Dominance and Equalizer Canada took the...

In a pulsating match between “Les Bleus” of France and “La Roja” of Spain spectators witnessed Spain book their spot in the final of the Euro 2024 continental showpiece. France took an early lead through Randal Kolo Muani in the 9th minute. Spain then struck twice in 5 minutes, first in the 21st through the sensational 16-year-old Lamine Yamal and the second from the ever-industrious Dani Olmo...

The Euro 2024 quarter-final match between Spain and Germany was highly tactical, culminating in Spain's victory during extra time. A late winner from Merino sent La Roja for a consecutive semi-final in the Euros, marking a memorable match where Toni Kroos played his last game.   Spain began strongly, imposing their game on Germany by pressing high, which initially put Germany under pressure...

La Selección cafetera, primera de su grupo y candidata a disputar la copa, se enfrentó a la sorpresa del torneo: Panamá. Ambos conjuntos superaron difíciles fases de grupos, mostrando sus mejores cartas para avanzar a la siguiente fase. El conjunto centroamericano, con su fuerte sistema táctico, se enfrentaba a una Colombia que estaba mostrando su mejor juego. Los canaleros no pudieron frente a...

The Euro 2024 quarter-final match between France and Portugal proved to be captivating, with Portugal creating numerous chances that they were unable to score. France ultimately secured victory in the penalty shootout, with 'Magic' Mike Maignan once again shining brightly and stealing the show.     Portugal posed their main threat down the left-hand side, where Leao and Nuno Mendes...

On the 5th of July 2024, Ecuador faced Argentina in the CONMEBOL Quarterfinals, delivering an exceptional performance that captivated fans and analysts alike. Despite losing in the penalty shootout (4-2), Ecuador's efforts on the field were nothing short of outstanding. They managed to score one goal, execute 19 killer passes, and create three big chances, all leading to an expected goals (xG)...

On one of the most anticipated games of the first knock-out rounds of Euro 2024, Le Bleus eliminated the Red Devils from the possibility of winning their first major tournament. An own goal from veteran Jan Vertonghen was the difference on a close game. France started the game aggressively and saw three yellow cards before the first 25 minutes. In-possession, Le Blues shifted from a 4-3-1-2 to a...