This week brought us four (4!) 4+ goal games! Check out the top three goals and saves in terms of the difference between their post-shot expected goals (PSxG) and expected goals (xG).
Basically, these are the goals where the player taking the shot added the most value just on shot quality and the saves where the keeper was best able to navigate this unexpected extra shot quality.
Goal 1: Debinha vs. Houston Dash (0.77 PSxG on 0.15 xG)
The Kansas City Current take advantage of a transition opportunity and Debinha feasts.
Goal 2: Trinity Rodman vs. North Carolina Courage (0.64 PSxG on 0.10 xG)
Rodman starts the comeback for the Spirit
early in the second half with a beautiful curling shot.
Goal 3: Sofia Cantore vs. North Carolina Courage (0.82 PSxG on 0.32 xG
Cantore is well-positioned to take advantage of chaos in the box and cut her team’s deficit to one.
Save 1: Mackenzie Arnold vs. Boston Legacy (0.91 PSxG on 0.13 xG)
Arnold has quick reflexes to get between a high-quality shot and the goal.
Save 2: Casey Murphy vs. Portland Thorns (0.73 PSxG on 0.07 xG)
Murphy has excellent positioning to deny a dangerous striker who is nearly through on goal.
Save 3: Katie Atkinson vs. Bay FC (0.78 PSxG on 0.24 xG)
Atkinson punches Joelle Anderson’s header and keeps the scores level.
