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Not really. When you pack the defence, the number of on-target shots that are :

- deflected away from goal is going to be high

- get thru the gaps or are deflected in such a way that the GK is in trouble is
going to be low(er)


Saw the above in the Chelsky 2012 CL SF away leg against Barca.

You are talking about one game. The stat is for the whole season.
Talking of Chelsea, it is what Lampard did so well. Eventually one of his off target shots got a deflection and went in.
 
Genuine question, do you think that's a bad thing? In my opinion it's got far too soft in recent years and almost got to a point where it's non contact. I think it's good it's becoming a bit more contact allowed again, adds more spice to games and less cards. It should also let games flow motr
Agree 100%
 
Genuine question, do you think that's a bad thing? In my opinion it's got far too soft in recent years and almost got to a point where it's non contact. I think it's good it's becoming a bit more contact allowed again, adds more spice to games and less cards. It should also let games flow motr
No football is a contact sport so I am not against this move, but I do wonder what happens when we play in Europe?
 
You are talking about one game. The stat is for the whole season.
Talking of Chelsea, it is what Lampard did so well. Eventually one of his off target shots got a deflection and went in.

If you play a certain way all season, then using said game I can see why the stats could be
both season long and not a matter of luck.
 
Sunderland have started the second half brightly. They need to take advantage of that quickly.
Getting carried away and piling forward could cost them.
 
Kaboul has played well (probably the kiss of death) ... Ulloa on as a sub...good player to bring on in a match like this