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World Cup draw results - Intrigue and rematches set for Qatar
The results of the draw are in and one of the main takeaways is the parity seen across all the groups - there is no clear cut Group of...

Edwin Delgado
Apr 7, 2022


World Cup Draw Preview: Projections, Best and Worst Scenarios
We have arrived at the hype moment ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. On Friday morning the world of football will learn their fate and...

Edwin Delgado
Mar 31, 2022


World Cup Qualifiers: 14 tickets up for grabs in final stretch
Preview of the March World Cup Qualifying and a look into the most anticipated games this month.

Edwin Delgado
Mar 23, 2022


El Paso Locomotive 2022 season preview; new look, same ambition
The 2022 USL Championship season has officially kicked-off; despite a 3-1 setback at the hands of the Sacramento Republic, the optimism...

Edwin Delgado
Mar 16, 2022


Doubling Down: No advantage in taking first penalty on club competitions either
Just a couple of weeks ago I posted the first article on whether taking the first shot during a penalty shootout - actually gives you an...

Edwin Delgado
Mar 12, 2022


Debunked: Taking first penalty in shootout, not an advantage
Penalty shootouts are both exciting and excruciating to watch. The shootout ultimately determines who advances to the next round and at...

Edwin Delgado
Feb 23, 2022


Welcome to The Goal Club!
It’s 2022, which means we’re in a World Cup year. It’s what soccer/football fans across the globe anxiously wait to come back every four...

Edwin Delgado
Feb 22, 2022


A look at the statistical history of the FIFA World Cup - Part 1: When in the lead
Every four years the World Cup brings us countless storylines and a vast array of mixed emotions. From the joy of winning, to the...

Edwin Delgado
Jun 14, 2018


Part 2: On opening games
After bursting a few bubbles with the first post evaluating the probability of a team winning a match when they score the first goal, it...

Edwin Delgado
Jun 13, 2018


Part 3: When do the goals come?
If you had the power to deduce when goals are going to happen, would you want to know? The timing of a goal depends on a vast range of...

Edwin Delgado
Jun 13, 2018


Part 4: Group by Group short analysis
For this exercise instead of giving you full tactical previews or resort to citing irrelevant facts, I will give you a few pointers on...

Edwin Delgado
Jun 13, 2018


Part 5: 18 Things to know ahead of Russia 2018
As many people out there will try to give you a lot of useless and boring facts such as teams that win the Confederations Cup fail to win...

Edwin Delgado
Jun 13, 2018
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