Orange County SC contre Laguna United — Open Cup (USA)

**Orange County SC 3-0 Laguna United**

**What set this match apart:** This match was more unusual than 99% of matches. The unusualness was primarily driven by build-up (40%) and attack (25%), with duels (23%) and defending (13%) also contributing to the atypical nature of the game. There were few big chances in the match, but Orange County SC was clearly ahead, recording 6 to Laguna United's 0 (99th percentile of gaps). Similarly, there were few shots inside the box in the match, but Orange County SC was clearly ahead, with 17 to Laguna United's 0 (99th percentile of gaps).

**How it played out:** Orange County SC controlled the territory and direct play, making 289 passes in the opponent's half to Laguna United's 53 (96th percentile of gaps), even though the joint volume of such passes was low (342 in total, 3rd percentile). They also bypassed the midfield more effectively, as there were few accurate long balls in the match, but Orange County SC was clearly ahead, recording 46 to Laguna United's 8 (100th percentile of gaps). On the flanks, there were few accurate crosses in the match, but Orange County SC was clearly ahead, with 10 to Laguna United's 1 (98th percentile of gaps). Laguna United faced significant pressure, as both teams did a lot of clearances (42 in total, 72nd percentile of joint volume), with Orange County SC making 23 to Laguna United's 19. In physical contests, there were few aerial duels won in the match, but Orange County SC was clearly ahead, winning 14 to Laguna United's 3 (96th percentile of gaps). Orange County SC also won more ground duels (43 to 34) and had a lead in successful dribbles, recording 6 to Laguna United's 2 (81st percentile of gaps).

**Verdict:** The performances pointed to a Orange County SC win (72%), and that is what happened. The fair probabilities are Orange County SC win 72%, draw 20%, and Laguna United win 8%. Orange County SC secured the victory with 8 shots on target to Laguna United's 0.