Qatar Data: Messi shines for Argentina again while Dumfries becomes unlikely hero for the Dutch

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Qatar Data: Messi shines for Argentina again while Dumfries becomes unlikely hero for the Dutch
Messi scored his first goal in World Cup knockout stages as Argentina progress to QF
Messi scored his first goal in World Cup knockout stages as Argentina progress to QF
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There is no time or space for any kind of mistakes at the World Cup in Qatar. After the preliminary groups, teams now know that if they lose, they can pack their bags and head home. But you can rest easy, you don't have to go anywhere, because Qatar Data will bring you all the interesting stats and numbers from the first two Round of 16 games.
Qatar data, Day 13
Flashscore

The first team to catch taxis to the airport after the Round of 16 were the Americans. They came up against the Dutch. The last time the Oranjes lost was against the Czech Republic at last year's Euros, after which Louis van Gaal joined the team and his squad hasn't been beaten for 19 games in a row.

Against the Americans it was a 3-1 win, with Memphis Depay, Daley Blind and Denzel Dumfries all on the scoresheet.

As you can see, the key to advancing for the Dutch was their right side. Indeed, it was down the right wing that half of their attacking actions went.

Nehterlands attacking third vs USA
Opta by StatsPerform

Denzel Dumfries was especially active, and his heat map shows that he absolutely dominated the space on the right flank.

Dumfries heat map vs USA
Opta by StatsPerform

The Rotterdam native was the man of the match, adding two assists to his one goal and becoming only the third Dutch player to contribute three goals in a single game at the World Cup. Before him, only Rob Rensebrink and Johan Cruyff had completed that feat.

Dumfries stats vs USA
Opta by StatsPerform

See Netherlands vs USA at Flashscore

Australia were ready to end Lionel Messi's dream of becoming world champion in the second match of the day, but the legendary player once again proved his incredible quality. It was Messi who opened the scoring with a superb shot in the 35th minute. Julian Alvarez then followed up his captain's goal in the second half and the Australians were not helped by an own goal from Enzo Fernandez for a final push. But it was Argentina who made it through to the quarter-finals where they will face the Netherlands.

The PSG striker also took responsibility for the construction of Argentina's attacks. He made 58 passes and created four scoring opportunities during the match. This map shows that he filled practically the entire half of the pitch with his passes.

Messi pass map vs Australia
Opta by StatsPerform

But in addition, Messi has expanded the group of players who have already scored three times in the tournament. This group currently at six players and, with the exception of Enner Valencia, all of them can add 1000th game of his career and he scored his 789th goal.

Top World Cup goalscorers
Opta by StatsPerform

See Argentina vs USA at Flashscore

Qatar Data will most likely never have as many parts as Messi goals, however one thing is for sure, it will be here for you again tomorrow. Until then, have a great time.

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