Argentina’s national soccer team scored 7 goals against Burkina Faso’s national soccer team.
It was not merely a match with a lopsided score; possession and shot totals also showed a major imbalance.
How did the 7-0 result unfold, and how did it connect to the pre-match outlook?
3-Line Summary
1. Argentina defeated Burkina Faso 7-0
2. Shots were 30 to 3, and shots on target were 17 to 1
3. The gap in the match itself was greater than the scoreline
7 Goals Created by 75% Possession and 30 Shots
According to BBC match records, Argentina defeated Burkina Faso 7-0. Argentina recorded 75% possession, while Burkina Faso recorded 25%. Argentina also attempted 30 shots, compared with just 3 for Burkina Faso.
Shots on target were 17 to 1. Touches in the opponent’s penalty area were recorded at 57 for Argentina and 5 for Burkina Faso. The record of 11 saves by Burkina Faso’s goalkeeper shows that Argentina’s attacks continued on numerous occasions.
A seven-goal victory is difficult to explain through only one or two decisive moments. With possession, shots, and touches in the box all pointing in the same direction, this was a friendly in which Argentina held control for most of the match.
882 Passes and 92.9% Accuracy
The difference in the match was also evident in the passing statistics. Argentina recorded 882 passes and a 92.9% completion rate, while Burkina Faso recorded 283 passes and 69.6%. In particular, successful passes in the opponent’s half were 212 for Argentina and 23 for Burkina Faso.
Argentina also made 245 progressive passes, more than Burkina Faso’s 128. Corners were 7 to 1, and shots off target were 10 to 2. The numbers confirm the pattern of one side continuously circulating the ball in attacking areas and creating shots.
However, the two teams were tied at 18 tackles each. Burkina Faso’s tackle success rate was 83.3%, higher than Argentina’s 61.1%. Burkina Faso held up in defensive situations but did not succeed in retaining possession for long periods.
First Meeting Held in Buenos Aires
Before the match, Sports Illustrated introduced it as the first meeting between Argentina and Burkina Faso. The report described it as a friendly to be held at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and forecast that Argentina would have the advantage.
The pre-match expectation of Argentina’s superiority aligned with BBC’s 7-0 result. However, the broadcast information and subsequent schedule provided by Sports Illustrated were plans contained in the pre-match report, so they need to be distinguished from the confirmed record of a match that has already ended.
The most notable numbers from this match are not limited to the 7 goals themselves. The differences of 17 to 1 in shots on target and 212 to 23 in successful passes in the opponent’s half show that the contest had already tilted heavily during the play, before the scoreline fully reflected it.
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