Colombia 1–0 Ghana
Colombia advanced with an xG edge (2.19–0.26 xG), winning 1–0.
Quick answers
- ResultWho won Colombia vs Ghana?
- Colombia won 1–0 and advanced. The xG was Colombia 2.19, Ghana 0.26.
- Better xGWho had the better xG in Colombia vs Ghana?
- Colombia had the better xG profile, creating the better chances 2.19–0.26 and winning 1–0.
- Fair resultWas Colombia 1–0 Ghana fair by xG?
- Yes. Colombia won both the scoreboard and the xG battle.
- Biggest xG takeawayWhat was the biggest xG takeaway?
- Colombia advanced with the stronger chance profile (2.19–0.26 xG). Match xPts: Colombia 2.61, Ghana 0.24. In knockouts, xPts supports the verdict rather than changing the bracket.
- Ranking contextWas Colombia 1–0 Ghana a published FIFA ranking upset?
- No. Ghana entered 45th of 48 in the World Cup field; Colombia entered 12th of 48. The higher-ranked side got the result and had the stronger xG profile, 2.19–0.26.
| Score | 1–0 |
|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | Colombia 2.19 · Ghana 0.26 |
| Match xPts | Colombia 2.61 · Ghana 0.24 |
| Stage | Knockout stage |
| Published FIFA rank | Colombia FIFA #13 (12th of 48) · Ghana FIFA #73 (45th of 48) |
Who had the better xG in Colombia vs Ghana?
Colombia created the better chances — 2.19–0.26 xG, an edge of 1.93. And Colombia duly won 1–0, the result matching the run of chances. Match xPts were Colombia 2.61 and Ghana 0.24; in a knockout match, xPts is chance context only and the score decides advancement.
Was Colombia lucky or unlucky?
Colombia were wasteful in front of goal — just 1 from 2.19 xG, and conceded about what their defending deserved (0 from 0.26 xGA). They advanced with the stronger chance profile.
Was Ghana lucky or unlucky?
Ghana were about on script in attack — 0 from 0.26 xG, and well protected at the back, conceding 1 from 2.19 xGA faced. Their elimination matched the weaker chance profile.
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