World Cup Round of 32 Half-Time Watch: xG Diverges from Scoreline as Canada Creates Chances and South Africa Banks on Structure
At Inglewood's SoFi Stadium, South Africa and Canada were tied 0-0 at half-time in their World Cup Round of 32 clash. Canada had 1.05 expected goals and missed three big chances, while South Africa dominated possession but recorded just 0.06 xG. With suspended Themba Zwane sidelined, the hosts held firm through defensive organization and physical battles.
