[World Cup] Brazil wins 3-0 against Haiti! Overwhelming number of scoring chances and quality of open play secure the victory
In the clash on the World Cup stage between Brazil and Haiti, the kingdom of Brazil showed off the overwhelming quality of its attacking line, defeating Haiti 3-0 and solidly securing 3 points.
Looking at the stats for this match, it is clear that Brazil controlled the game from start to finish with 57% possession, repeatedly creating big chances and pinning Haiti back. Although Haiti fought back with 7 shots, the difference in the quality of scoring chances and the individual ability to finish them was reflected directly in the scoreline.
1. Possession and passing: Brazil controls the game and dominates the attacking third
Brazil adopted a 4-1-2-3 formation, while Haiti used a 5-4-1, setting the stage for the kingdom's wave of attacks to be met by Haiti's defensive block.
Ball possession: Brazil 57% vs 43% Haiti
Accurate passes (success rate): Brazil 462 (88%) vs 332 (83%) Haiti
Passes in own half (success rate): Brazil 278 (95%) vs 159 (90%) Haiti
Passes in attacking third (success rate): Brazil 71 (67%) vs 61 (64%) Haiti
Touches in opponent's box: Brazil 24 vs 17 Haiti
Brazil controlled the game with 57% possession and 462 accurate passes (88% success rate). They recorded 24 touches in the opponent's box, never easing up on the attack. Haiti, meanwhile, showed a willingness to compete head-on without completely giving up possession, mixing in 31 accurate long balls (55% success rate) and sending 61 passes into the attacking third.
2. Number and quality of scoring chances: Brazil's overwhelming destructive power shown by open play xG of 1.74
The stats in the final phase of the attack clearly tell the story of how Brazil repeatedly created high-quality, precise scoring chances.
Total shots (on target): Brazil 8 (5) vs 7 (3) Haiti
Shots inside the penalty area: Brazil 8 vs 4 Haiti
Big chances: Brazil 5 vs 0 Haiti
Expected goals (xG): Brazil 1.75 vs 0.23 Haiti
xG open play: Brazil 1.74 vs 0.13 Haiti
While the total number of shots was close at 8 to 7, there was a world of difference in their quality. While Haiti had 0 big chances and an expected goals (xG) of only 0.23, Brazil created 5 big chances. Almost all of their 1.75 xG came from open play (1.74), demonstrating the kingdom's terrifying ability to break down opponents during the flow of play.
3. Duels and intense physical battles: Brazil dominates every aspect with physicality and intensity
Haiti put up a desperate defense, centered on their defensive line with 22 clearances, but Brazil showed a difference in class in physical duels.
Duels won: Brazil 52 (55%) vs 42 (45%) Haiti
Ground duels won: Brazil 38 (54%) vs 32 (46%) Haiti
Aerial duels won: Brazil 14 (58%) vs 10 (42%) Haiti
Tackles / Interceptions: Brazil 21 / 10 vs 16 / 9 Haiti
Clearances: Brazil 14 vs 22 Haiti
Brazil dominated not only ground duels (54% win rate) but also aerial battles with a 58% win rate, completely controlling high balls. They recorded 21 tackles and 10 interceptions, and even when Haiti tried to send long balls toward Pierrot up front, Casemiro and Marquinhos continued to clear them away with ease.
4. Brazil's new ace hits the highest score, and Haiti's struggle
In individual ratings, the outstanding quality of Brazil's attacking line is clearly recognized.
[Brazil]
★ No. 9 Cunha: Rating 8.9 ★
Showed an overwhelming presence at the front line and scored 2 goals. Displayed extraordinary scoring sense and was selected as the undisputed Man of the Match.
No. 7 Vinicius: Rating 8.5
Tore through Haiti's defense with overwhelming drive from the left side and had a great performance, scoring a brilliant goal.
No. 20 Paquetá: Rating 8.1
Showed bold runs from midfield and magnificent chance creation, serving as a top-tier supply source for the front line.
[Haiti]
No. 4 Adé: Rating 6.6
In a defensive line constantly exposed to Brazil's onslaught, he tenaciously put his body on the line to try and resist.
No. 20 Pierrot: Rating 5.8
Tried to create a focal point while becoming isolated up front, but could not break down Brazil's solid defense and ended with an incomplete performance.
[Editor's Column] Brazil wins with solid quality by reliably finishing scoring chances
As the stats show, Brazil controlled the quality of the game from start to finish, and the 3-0 scoreline appropriately reflected the difference in ability over the 90 minutes.
For Haiti, although they showed pride in places with 7 shots and 17 touches in the opponent's box, the lack of attacking ideas that resulted in zero big chances took its toll. On the other hand, Brazil won comfortably with the expected explosive power, including Cunha's brace and Vinicius's goal, combined with solid defense. They have accumulated 3 extremely important points toward advancing to the knockout stage.
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