In a way, Scotland’s performance truly was the stuff of legends. Their numbers befit an odditorium with magic mirrors and optical illusions, or a hall of shame.
The numbers Scotland brought here would astound future generations, who would then wonder how they could ever be so impoverished. It was bad enough that two goals were scored (neither by a Scottish player), but three shots on goal in three games is a dismal total.
Scotland’s players have attempted fewer shots on goal than seven different foreign players combined.
And only two games have been played by six of those seven . There are already fifteen players who have matched Scotland’s total.s.
They are ranked lowest in the attempts on goal table, bottom in the shots on target table, bottom in the expected goals chart (a dismal 0.97), and now second from bottom in the xG conceded table (4.3). They will undoubtedly rank last on that list as well.
Only in the categories of tackles, clearances, and saves do Scotland excel. Excellent for the heart, lacking points in many other areas.
