Defensive cohesion allows limiting scoring chances
When we say rivalry game, we think of emotions, tension and, of course, a bit of jostling. What we take away from this 1-0 win is that defensive strength shown by the Bleu-blanc-noir; only four of New York Red Bulls’ 11 shots came from inside the penalty area, while Evan Bush, with three saves, kept a second clean sheet this term. Here are your weekly advanced stats.
Blerim Dzemaili
One goal, three shots, 52 touches, 20 passes completed, including eight in the final third, for a 74% success rate, one chance created, two crosses completed, one dribble completed, two successful tackles, five recoveries.
Patrice Bernier
Two shots, 56 touches, 25 passes completed, including nine in the final third, for a 71% success rate, two successful tackles, eight recoveries.
Marco Donadel
One shot, 44 touches, 19 passes completed, including eight in the final third, for a 70% success rate, two dribbles completed, five successful tackles, three interceptions, one clearance, five recoveries.
Nacho Piatti
One assist, one shot, 46 touches, 22 passes completed, including nine in the final third, for an 85% success rate, three chances created, three dribbles completed, two successful tackles, one interception, four recoveries.
Ambroise Oyongo
Two shots, 70 touches, 19 passes completed, including three in the final third, for a 60% success rate, two dribbles completed, three interceptions, one clearance, five recoveries.
Chris Duvall
55 touches, 22 passes completed, including seven in the final third, for a 73% success rate, one chance created, two dribbles completed, five successful tackles, two interceptions, two recoveries.
Laurent Ciman
One shot, 44 touches, 24 passes completed, including four in the final third, for an 83% success rate, one chance created, one interception, six clearances, 10 recoveries.
Kyle Fisher
38 touches, 18 passes completed, including one in the final third, for a 64% success rate, two interceptions, four clearances, four recoveries.
Evan Bush
40 touches, 18 passes completed for a 58% success rate, one clearance, 11 recoveries, three saves, one successful sweep.
