When 18 Shots Lose 0–2: The Efficiency Lesson from Independiente del Valle–Flamengo
A 0–2 away win can look like a straightforward control story. The data for Independiente del Valle–Flamengo points somewhere more interesting: the losing home team had 18 shots and 63% possession, while the winner had 4 shots and 37%. The scoreline is decisive; it is not a complete explanation. The match was completed on 11 September 2026 in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. Independiente del Valle hosted Flamengo and lost 0–2. The current Xtra-Stats fixture extract includes the score, team shot totals and possession, but no expected-goals value. That boundary matters: this is a score-and-volume audit, not a complete tactical reconstruction. The shot split The two teams produced very different volumes: Team Result Total shots Shots on target Possession Independiente del Valle 0 18 3 63% Flamengo 2 4 2 37% The first conclusion is narrow but solid. Independiente del Valle controlled more of the ball and attempted more shots; Flamengo scored twice and conceded none. A shot count is a volume...