World Cup 2018: On Goals Scored and What They Mean
The World Cup is nearing its conclusion, with the semi-finals in the next few days. There have been a lot of story lines concerning VAR and the value that it brings (or doesn’t bring), the struggles of the ‘bigger’ teams (Germany, Spain, Argentina, etc.), England’s path and success on the way to the semi-final, and divisive debates like the back and forth on the Messi/Ronaldo. A big point for me has been the influence of set pieces in determining the outcomes of games and how the struggles of the likes of Germany and Spain, in particular, highlight a bigger trend […]