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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 7, 2024 18:13:16 GMT
Starting in two weeks and taking place in various cities across the USA: Dallas Atlanta Austin Charlotte New Jersey Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Phoenix Las Vegas Kansas City MO Kansas City KS Miami Orlando Traditionally the Copa America is the continental competition of CONMEBOL (the South American Confederation), but for years now it has included guests from other confederations to make up the numbers (from 10 to 12). If I am not mistaken this will be the first time with 16 participants. In addition to the 10 from South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela) there will be six teams from CONCACAF: Jamaica Mexico Panama USA Canada Costa Rica Four groups of four, top 2 advance to quarter-finals Argentina - Peru - Chile - Canada Mexico - Ecuador - Venezuela - Jamaica USA - Uruguay - Panama - Bolivia Brazil - Colombia - Paraguay - Costa Rica The final will be played on July 14th, same day as the Euro final although probably not at the same time because of the time zones. It is also the date of the Wimbledon Men's final. The last Copa America was in 2021 and was won by Argentina. CONMEBOL doesn't seem to be able to settle on an interval for holding it - sometimes they are two years apart, sometimes four, sometimes three.
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 20, 2024 18:53:17 GMT
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Post by MrFurious on Jun 20, 2024 21:49:11 GMT
C'mon Uruguay and our muppet of a striker Darwin Núñez.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 20, 2024 22:28:29 GMT
What is this American shit?
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 20, 2024 22:29:17 GMT
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 20, 2024 22:35:35 GMT
What is this American shit? Expected goals: Expected goals (xG) Expected goals (xG) measures the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood it will be scored from a particular position on the pitch during a particular phase of play. This value is based on several factors from before the shot was taken. xG is measured on a scale between zero and one, where zero represents a chance that is impossible to score and one represents a chance a player would be expected to score every single time. We know that a chance from the half-way line isn't as likely to result in a goal as a chance from inside the box. With xG, we can actually quantify how likely a player is to score from each of these situations. For example, suppose the chance from inside the box with a given set of pre-shot characteristics was worth 0.1 xG. This means that an average player would be expected to score one goal from every ten shots in this situation or 10 per cent of the time. Some of the most important variables are listed below: Distance to goal Angle to goal One-on-one Big chance Body part (such as header or foot) Type of assist (such as through ball, cross, pull-back) Pattern of play (such as open play, fast break, direct free kick, corner kick or throw-in) Some situations are particularly unique and these are modelled independently. Penalties are given a constant value, corresponding to their overall conversion rate (0.79 xG), direct free-kicks have their own model and headed chances are valued differently for set-pieces and open play. www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12829539/expected-goals-expected-assists-pressures-carries-high-turnovers-and-more-advanced-stats-explained |
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Jun 20, 2024 23:22:37 GMT
Are Suriname and Guyana in CONCACAF?
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 20, 2024 23:36:28 GMT
Are Suriname and Guyana in CONCACAF? Yes, and French Guyana. Jersey and Greenland want to join! |
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Post by hoskotafe3 on Jun 21, 2024 0:49:18 GMT
Are Suriname and Guyana in CONCACAF? Yes, and French Guyana. Jersey and Greenland want to join! Interesting. You know some of the most fun I've had in FM games is managing some team I've never heard of in a backwater North American club comp. |
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 21, 2024 0:49:35 GMT
What is this American shit? Expected goals: Expected goals (xG) Expected goals (xG) measures the quality of a chance by calculating the likelihood it will be scored from a particular position on the pitch during a particular phase of play. This value is based on several factors from before the shot was taken. xG is measured on a scale between zero and one, where zero represents a chance that is impossible to score and one represents a chance a player would be expected to score every single time. We know that a chance from the half-way line isn't as likely to result in a goal as a chance from inside the box. With xG, we can actually quantify how likely a player is to score from each of these situations. For example, suppose the chance from inside the box with a given set of pre-shot characteristics was worth 0.1 xG. This means that an average player would be expected to score one goal from every ten shots in this situation or 10 per cent of the time. Some of the most important variables are listed below: Distance to goal Angle to goal One-on-one Big chance Body part (such as header or foot) Type of assist (such as through ball, cross, pull-back) Pattern of play (such as open play, fast break, direct free kick, corner kick or throw-in) Some situations are particularly unique and these are modelled independently. Penalties are given a constant value, corresponding to their overall conversion rate (0.79 xG), direct free-kicks have their own model and headed chances are valued differently for set-pieces and open play. www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12829539/expected-goals-expected-assists-pressures-carries-high-turnovers-and-more-advanced-stats-explainedI think I will pass. I've been a football fan for 45+ years without needing advanced statistics, I am pretty sure I can live out the remainder of my life without it. |
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Post by Harry Skywalker on Jun 21, 2024 1:09:53 GMT
Canada has massively improved!
This has been an excellent game!
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Post by Harry Skywalker on Jun 21, 2024 1:10:34 GMT
Starting in two weeks and taking place in various cities across the USA: Dallas Atlanta Austin Charlotte New Jersey Houston Los Angeles San Francisco Phoenix Las Vegas Kansas City MO Kansas City KS Miami Orlando Traditionally the Copa America is the continental competition of CONMEBOL (the South American Confederation), but for years now it has included guests from other confederations to make up the numbers (from 10 to 12). If I am not mistaken this will be the first time with 16 participants. In addition to the 10 from South America (Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela) there will be six teams from CONCACAF: Jamaica Mexico Panama USA Canada Costa Rica Four groups of four, top 2 advance to quarter-finals Argentina - Peru - Chile - Canada Mexico - Ecuador - Venezuela - Jamaica USA - Uruguay - Panama - Bolivia Brazil - Colombia - Paraguay - Costa Rica The final will be played on July 14th, same day as the Euro final although probably not at the same time because of the time zones. It is also the date of the Wimbledon Men's final. The last Copa America was in 2021 and was won by Argentina. CONMEBOL doesn't seem to be able to settle on an interval for holding it - sometimes they are two years apart, sometimes four, sometimes three. This Atlanta stadium is superb. |
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Post by Carl LaFong on Jun 21, 2024 2:27:57 GMT
Expected goals: Expected goals (xG) I think I will pass. I've been a football fan for 45+ years without needing advanced statistics, I am pretty sure I can live out the remainder of my life without it. I always check the expected goals figs for each match. Have done for a few years now.  |
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Post by Harry Skywalker on Jun 21, 2024 2:30:16 GMT
Messi is clearly the best ever!
Argentina has won! But Canada has a big potential!
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Jun 21, 2024 2:31:55 GMT
I think I will pass. I've been a football fan for 45+ years without needing advanced statistics, I am pretty sure I can live out the remainder of my life without it. I always check the expected goals figs for each match. Have done for a few years now. Didn’t know that was a thing! I haven’t fully accepted the validity of assists yet so “expected goals” is a bridge too far! |
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