Quote from: yellowcard on April 25, 2024, 02:36:36 PMQuote from: Applesisapples on April 25, 2024, 09:12:54 AMI didn't see the Derry/Donegal match, but I am seriously impressed by any team allegedly out played who's best players were stymied but still managed 17 points. Goals win games but can be prevented. it was 15 scores to 17.
I can never understand this post match analysis which counts the number of scores rather than total up the number of points. There is a reason why a goal is worth 3 points and that is because they are supposed to be much more difficult to score.
Mickey Harte has yet to prove that he can adapt tactically to prevent goal chances against his side while still carrying a goal threat at the other end of the pitch. He did neither last weekend.
The total number of scores is vs the actual score can give a view on the game though. If I score 10pts and you score 4 goals, I've got 6 more scores, so likely had more possession in the scoring zone than you did, but didn't create goal chances. Whereas you had less possession in the scoring zone but did create goal chances. It's just a form of comparison, doesn't dilute the margin of victory.
The scoring statistics I always think is a better stat comparatively speaking. Derry with 17/34 chances tells a story in itself.
I do agree with your comment on Harte though.