Tuesday, July 17, 2018

World Cup final stats

6 of the last 7 finals produced 2 goals or fewer. the last time there were 6 goals, the Cup was still "home", in 1966.

only once had a player scored and conceded a penalty (2006) and only once had a player scored at both ends (1978). last night had both.

Giroud, as France's most advanced player, ends the tournament with 0 shots on target.

Griezmann is only 27 and has 10 tournament goals, just 4 away from Platini's French record.

Varane now owns 4 Champions League medals and 1 World Cup medal despite just turning 25 in April.

Thauvin and Nzonzi, who played for Newcastle and Blackburn in the season they were relegated, are now World Cup winners.

Reserve goalkeeper Areola has 0 caps and 1 World Cup medal.
 
Lovren is the first world-class defender to concede 10 goals in losing 3 straight finals.

Liverpool confirm Lovren had 31 of the 30 concussion markers last night.

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