Qatar 2022 World Cup Overview (Results) – 23rd November
Mexico Vs Poland 0-0
When I visited this matchup yesterday, I saw the statistics were around 50/50 for both teams taking the win. Unfortunately, I am sure fans were disappointed with the 0-0 draw in the end. Let’s get into the statistics and recap what happened during this match. Ball possession was more favoured for Mexico with 61% compared to 39% for Poland. With 11 shots, 4 on target for Mexico. 6 shots for Poland and 2 on target. There was a total of 29 fouls, 14 by Mexico players and 15 by Poland players. Resulting in 3 Yellow cards, 2 for Mexico players and 1 for Poland. Poland Midfielder Przemysław Frankowski was handed a yellow card for catching Lozano’s boot.
Unfortunately, Poland Striker Robert Lewandowski missed a penalty. Awarded as VAR and the referee saw Moreno pull back Lewandowski in the box when he tried to stretch a loose ball. Mexico Defender Héctor Moreno was handed a yellow card for this too. Mexico Defender Jorge Sánchez was given a yellow card for pulling back Szymanski, which awarded Poland a free kick. It really is a shame this match ended goalless on both sides.
France Vs Australia 4-1
When I visited this matchup yesterday, I saw the statistics favoured for France to take the victory. France kept up everyone’s high expectations, being the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup winners and dominating the pitch, taking the victory out of Australia’s hands. Let’s get into the match highlights and statistics.
Ball possession was dominated by France with 63% and only 37% for Australia. France had a whopping 23 shots, which included 7 on target. Australia only had 4 shots, with 1 on target. There were a total of 16 fouls in total, 11 for Australia and 5 for France. For cards handed out, a total of 3 cards were handed out, only to Australian players. Australia Midfielder Aaron Mooy was booked for a late tackle on Theo Hernandez. Midfielder Jackson Irvine, unfortunately, mistimed the challenge on too many occasions.
Australia Midfielder Craig Goodwin scored the first goal within the first 10 minutes, giving Australia an incredible lead. France made a comeback in the 27th minute of the match. France Midfielder Adrien Rabiot scored the team’s first goal bringing the score to 1-1. Minutes later, France Striker Olivier Giroud scores a second goal, giving France the lead. In the 68th minute, France Midfielder Kylian Mbappé scores France’s second goal. Minutes later, France Striker Olivier Giroud scores his second goal of the match, bringing the score to 4-1. Australia did not manage to make a comeback, and France took the win with 4 goals scored.
Morocco Vs Croatia 0-0
Another World Cup match has left supporters disappointed, with no goals and a draw of 0-0 yet again. Three of the last 4 matches have finished 0-0; we need more action in these games! Let’s get into the statistics and recap what happened during this match. Croatia actually had more ball possession during this match, with 65% and only 35% for Morocco. There were 8 shots by Morocco with 2 on target and 5 shots by Croatia with 2 on target. There were a whopping 27 fouls accumulated within this match, 16 by Morocco and 11 by Croatia. Only 1 yellow card was given out. Morocco Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is handed this yellow card for clipping the back of a Croatian player’s heels. It is a real shame no goals were scored, but at least it is not a loss for either team, as every point counts right now!
Germany Vs Japan 1-2
We have another shocking result in this Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup; Japan managed to take victory and beat all the predicted odds against them. When you take a deep dive into the statistics, it is unbelievable that Germany lost this match. Starting off with ball possession, Germany came out on top with 74% and only 26% for Japan. With 26 shots, including 9 on target for Germany. 12 shots for Japan, with 4 on target. There was a total of 20 fouls, with 6 for Germany and 14 for Japan. There were no yellow or red cards handed out during this match.
The first goal was scored in the 33rd minute by Germany Midfielder İlkay Gündoğan with a penalty shot. A goal for Germany was ruled out in the 45th minute after a VAR review. Japan managed to make a comeback, with their first goal scored in the 75th minute by Striker Ritsu Doan. Japan took the lead with a second goal scored in the 83rd minute by Striker Takuma Asano. Germany tried so hard to score again and could not make a draw or even a win happen.
Spain Vs Costa Rica 7-0
This is the first time Spain and Costa Rica are going head to head at a FIFA World Cup match. This is Spain’s 16th FIFA World Cup, now qualifying 12 times in a row. Spain managed to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup; could they take the title this year? Looking at predictions, it is heavily favoured that Spain will take the win with an under 10% chance that Costa Rica will shock everyone and win the match. This match will be held at stadium Al Thumama Stadium, and kick-off is set for 16:00 UK time.
Belgium Vs Canada 1-0
This is the first time Belgium and Canada are playing against each other at the FIFA World Cup. Belgium was the top scorer at the previous FIFA World Cup; let’s hope they can wow us again this year. It is Canada’s first appearance in the FIFA World Cup in 36 years, with its last appearance back in the year 1986. Looking at predictions, Belgium is the favourite to win this match, but Canada could surprise everyone. This match will be held at stadium Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, and kick-off is set for 19:00 UK time.
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