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European Championship match day 1 in numbers.
The opening round of the European Championship has dazzled fans with its blend of goals, standout performances, and statistical insights. As the tournament unfolds, here’s a look at the key numbers that defined the first set of pool matches:
Goals Galore
The tournament kicked off with a bang, averaging an impressive 2.84 goals per game, equating to a goal every 32 minutes. Early and late goals have been a trend, with six goals scored within the first 15 minutes and four beyond the 90th minute.
Shooting Stars
Cristiano Ronaldo led the charge with the most attempts on target (5), despite not finding the net in Portugal's 2-1 win over Czech Republic. Meanwhile, Türkiye topped the charts with 22 shots, closely followed by the Netherlands with 21.
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14:30 - 19.06.2024
UEFA's Hattrick Program: What it is, the billions invested & how it fosters football development across Europe
According to UEFA, this is how the organization reinvests in European football after every European Competition.
Efficiency on Display
Germany showcased clinical finishing, netting five times from an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.04, highlighting their efficiency in front of goal. In contrast, Croatia struggled despite an xG of 2.27, failing to score against Spain.
Possession and Passing Prowess
Portugal dominated possession with 69%, while hosts Germany were not far behind with 68% in their emphatic 5-1 victory over Scotland. Germany also boasted the highest passing accuracy at 94%, led by Jamal Musiala's flawless completion rate of 100% from 33 passes.
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14:00 - 19.06.2024
Ronaldo, Pepe, Yamal: All the records broken in round one of Euro 2024
June 18th marked the end of the first round of the European championships. During the round, numerous records have been broken.
Defensive Feats
Goalkeepers were kept busy, with Czech Republic's Jindrich Stanek making a tournament-high seven saves, narrowly edging out Bart Verbruggen of the Netherlands. Serbia and Turkey were defensive stalwarts, each recording 20 tackles in their respective matches.
Speedsters and Distance Covered
Romania's Valentin Mihaila set the pace with a blistering speed of 35.9 km/h, leading a quartet that includes Jeremy Doku (Belgium), Rasmus Hojlund (Denmark), and Kylian Mbappe (France) who clocked impressive speeds over 35 km/h. On the other end, Serbia's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic covered the most ground, running 13.9 kilometers in a single match against England.
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12:00 - 19.06.2024
Croatia and Albania both seek redemption in Crucial Group B Clash
Croatia and Albania will scramble for their first 3 points in crucial group of death match
Assist Maestros
Romania's Dennis Man and Netherlands' Nathan Ake stood out with two assists each in their teams' victories, underlining their playmaking prowess in crucial moments.
As the tournament progresses, these statistics not only highlight individual and team performances but also set the stage for further excitement and drama in the quest for European glory.
Stay tuned for more updates on thrilling action as Europe's finest continue their pursuit of footballing excellence on the grand stage.
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