Analysis The numbers behind the result
Amed ruthless in final third despite Trabzonspor's dominance
Amed edged a narrow 2-1 win against Trabzonspor, and the xG tally (2.39 vs 0.84) suggests the result was deserved despite Trabzonspor's 60% possession dominance. Trabzonspor's control of the ball rarely translated into clear chances, managing just 8 total shots compared to Amed's 17. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Trabzonspor in the 11th minute with clinical finishing, but Amed responded with relentless attacking pressure, including a missed penalty by Mbaye Diagne. Yira Sor equalized just before halftime, and Giorgi Orban sealed the win with a late goal assisted by Mert Yesil.
Amed's efficiency in the final third was decisive. Despite fewer passes (352 vs 525) and lower passing accuracy (78% vs 85%), they created higher-quality chances, landing 7 shots on target from 17 attempts. Trabzonspor, despite their possession advantage, struggled to break down Amed's defense, with only 5 shots on target and an xG of just 0.84. The key stat: Amed's 2.39 xG highlights their superior shot quality and clinical edge, which ultimately proved the difference.