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SportsOpta: Messi's 2022 World Cup Final Rebound Goal Has Highest xG (0.86) Since 1966
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A Hupu soccer news report, citing Opta data, reveals that Lionel Messi's close-range rebound goal against France in the 2022 World Cup final has the highest expected goals (xG) value among all 48 World Cup goals (excluding own goals) since 1966. The goal, scored in extra time after Lautaro Martinez's shot was saved by Hugo Lloris, had an xG of 0.86, surpassing even the typical xG of a penalty kick (0.79). The article previews the upcoming World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, using this statistic to highlight the difficulty and significance of Messi's finish.
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Hupu Football News
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Hupu July 19 — In tomorrow morning's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, Opta has provided a data preview.
Among the 48 goals (excluding own goals) in World Cups since 1966, the one with the highest expected goals (xG) value is Messi's close-range rebound against France in 2022. In extra time, Lautaro Martinez's shot was parried by Hugo Lloris, and Messi immediately followed up to slot the ball into the net, giving Argentina a 3-2 lead. This right-footed shot had an xG value of 0.86, even higher than the expected value of a penalty kick (0.79).
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User 1: When that goal went in, I thought the match was over, the Golden Boot was secured, and the title was won. Then Montiel stepped up. GIF Liked (2) | Reply
User 2: Although the xG is high, it was still difficult to convert the rebound. Messi used his thigh to knock it in. Rebounding requires high demands on positioning and power generation; it's common to see players fail to reach the ball, overrun it, or blast it over. Liked (0) | Reply
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