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xG Colombia Peru Copa America 2021 Third Place 1.22-2.17 | Expected Goals Shots Map & Match Stats

July 12, 2021July 10, 2021

Here is a look at the xG stats from Colombia vs Peru (Copa America 2021, third place playoff on July 9, 2021). Colombia edged this clash 3-2, with Luis Diaz scoring a stunning winner in the 94th minute. Peru, as you can see, from the shots map, created plenty of quality chances, but failed to convert them. Two of Colombia’s goals- the Diaz one mentioned above as well as the free kick from skipper Juan Cuadrado, were stunners.

xG Colombia 1.22-2.17 Peru shots map (Actual score Colombia 3-2 Peru)

0-1 Yotun goal xG 0.39
1-1 Cuadrado free kick goal xG 0.06
2-1 Diaz first goal xG 0.26
2-2 Lapadula goal xG 0.50
3-2 Diaz second goal xG 0.03

GIF Video Luis Diaz goal vs Peru 2021 Third Place Copa- Superb hit

July 25, 2021July 10, 2021

This second Luis Diaz goal vs Peru (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning long range hit from the Porto star that sealed third place for Colombia at the Copa earlier today. The Diaz goal vs Peru came in the 94th minute (stoppage time) and was his second goal of the game as Colombia won 3-2

xG Argentina Colombia Copa America SF 2021 | Expected Goals Shots Map & Match Stats

August 12, 2021July 7, 2021

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Argentina vs Colombia from their Copa America semi-final on July 6, 2021. The game went to penalties, where goalkeeper Emi Martinez made three penalty saves to help Argentina win the shootout. From the match stats, you can see that possession and shots are pretty much equal, but the quality of Argentina’s chances are far better, as shown by the xG shots map.

xG Argentina 2.43-0.82 Colombia shots map (Actual score Arg 1-1 Col; Arg won on penalties)

1-0 Lautaro Martinez goal xG 0.11
1-1 Diaz goal xG 0.12