xGChain
Statistics & ScoringA metric that assigns xG value to every player involved in a possession sequence that ends in a shot, not just the shooter and assister.
Related Terms in Statistics & Scoring
Successful Take-on
A statistic credited when an attacking player successfully dribbles past a defender.
Aggregate Score
The combined score of two matches (legs) played between the same two teams in a knockout tournament.
Shot on Target
A shot that goes into the goal or would have gone into the goal if not stopped by the goalkeeper or a defender (last line of defense).
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