Match statistics snapshot
- Cape Verde Islands fired more attempts (25 vs 16 shots).
- South Africa was more accurate in front of goal (38% on target vs 8%).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Cape Verde Islands | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | ||
| 1Lead | Offsides | 2 |
| 12Lead | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 15Lead |
| Shots off target |
|---|
| 6 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 6Lead |
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| 13Lead | Shots outside the box | 10 |
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| 25Lead | Total shots | 16 |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Cape Verde Islands | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 51%Lead | Ball possession | 49% |
| 78% | Pass accuracy | 79%Lead |
| 386Lead | Accurate passes | 382 |
| 497Lead | Total passes | 485 |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Cape Verde Islands | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 10Lead | Corner kicks | 4 |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Cape Verde Islands | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 8Lead | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 6Lead | Goalkeeper saves | 2 |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Cape Verde Islands | Statistic | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fouls | 15Lead |
| Red cards | ||
| 1 | Yellow cards | 0Lead |