AFCON 2019: How the Super Eagles can dominate Indomitable Lions
Despite just the two goals scored by the Lions in the group stage, they amassed the best possession stats – an average of 59 per cent, with almost 87 per cent accuracy in passing.
The Eagles were not far behind with an average possession of 55 per cent with 82 per cent pass accuracy but their accuracy decreased significantly the closer the Eagles got to the opposition’s box.The Eagles were outrun in their three group matches – 108km against Burundi’s 112km, which they won 1-0; 98km against Guinea’s 102km, a match they again won 1-0; and 101km compared to Madagascar’s 107km – a game they lost 2-0, which did not flatter their conquerors.
What this should tell the technical crew is the team must work harder; especially in recovering lost balls and try to cover attacking spaces from their opponents before they become too dangerous to deal with.In the three group matches, the Eagles had 10 scoring attempts that landed on the target, from which they scored the two goals, though the Lions had two fewer scoring attempts as they came in second behind Ghana.
They say you can’t win the lottery without buying the ticket – the Eagles have to shoot more as they aspire to land the killer blow on the Lions.
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