passing xG chart for game
passing xG chart for game
San Antonio FC 2-1 Phoenix Rising FC
Passes per shot sequence: SA 3.7-4.4 PHX
Avg Progression to shot (m): SA 19.5-19.3 PHX
Shots: SA 9-9 PHX
xG: SA 0.7-1.79 PHX
xG (open play): SA 0.55-0.53 PHX
xG (dead ball): SA 0.15-1.26 PHX
#USL #SAvPHX #Defend210 #TodosRojos
SAFC remains undefeated when starting the year at home after pressure and precise passing paved the way for Cristian Parano to set up two goals in the season opener Saturday night, a 2-1 win over Phoenix Rising. #SAvPHX #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/07/s...
g+ GameFlow: USL Championship Regular Season San Antonio FC v Phoenix Rising FC on March 07, 2026. #SAvPHX ⚽️🤖
SAFC 2-1 Phoenix (FT)
Looked a bit dangerous for awhile there in that second half, Phoenix was really pushing and we've seen SAFC give up late goals before, but it held firm and saw out the opening-night win. #SAvPHX
FT: SAFC 2-1 PHX
San Antonio holds off a flurry of chances from Rising to get the season opening win. Parano with two assists in his return and a quality win for SAFC to open the 2026 campaign. #SAvPHX
Officials adding 4 minutes of stoppage time to the end of the match. #SAvPHX
San Antonio gets lucky as Phoenix had two chances to level the score, but their second attempt goes wide. We were inches from being tied. #SAvPHX
Phoenix wins the ball in midfield and quickly advances it, ultimately putting it into an open net, but an offside call spares SAFC. #SAvPHX
SAFC 2-1 Phoenix (54'l
Phoenix gets a PK after O'Connor-Ward's tackle is a bit strong (also heard somebody in the box talking about a handball?)...that two-goal lead was short-lived 😌 #SAvPHX
53' | SAFC 2-1 PHX
A penalty on San Antonio leads to a goal from John Scearce, bringing the visitors back within one. #SAvPHX
SAFC 2-0 Phoenix (49')
Little give-and-go on the right sees Alex Crognale, of all people, fire it in from the top of the box to double SAFC's lead early in the second half. #SAvPHX #Defend210
San Antonio FC's average positions during the first half of its match against Phoenix Rising FC on March 7, 2026
HMMM... 🤔🔬📐
...Yeah, that's a three-man backline despite what SAFC showed. FWIW, Blanco is farther forward than O'Connor-Ward, sure, but not central at all, very much a wing back. #SAvPHX #Defend210
SAFC 1-0 Phoenix (HT)
Early goal for SAFC with a slick and swift passing move, finished off by Jorge. Both sides have had chances since then but SAFC is actually getting the shots, they just keep going wide. #SAvPHX
HT: SAFC 1-0 PHX
The lone goal of the half came just six minutes in from Jorge Hernandez. Since then, neither side has had too many chances. The wind is likely also a factor. #SAvPHX
Officials adding 1 minute of stoppage time to the end of the half. #SAvPHX
SAFC 1-0 Phoenix (6')
Direct and precise passing from SAFC moves the ball upfield quickly and a first-touch layoff at the top of the box plays the ball right into the path of Jorge Hernandez, who slides it past Phoenix's goalkeeper. #SAvPHX #Defend210
Play of the game right after kickoff, and I mean that unironically - from what I hear, the broadcast just cut away from the players too 🙃 #StandUpForStandards #SAvPHX
SAFC posts the formation as a 4-3-3 with Danny Barbir at left back and Nelson Flores Blanco in midfield, not quite how I thought it would look, we'll see what the average positions say 🤔 #SAvPHX #Defend210
San Antonio FC's lineup for its USL Championship season opener against Phoenix Rising FC on March 7, 2026
Joey Batrouni in goal is the highlight of SAFC's first competitive starting XI of the year, Danny Barbir also joins Taintor and Crognale in a three-man backline, Dmitrii Erofeev starting after playing all six preseason matches, starting three of the last four. #SAvPHX #Defend210
San Antonio FC's injury report as of March 7, 2026
No changes from the preliminary SAFC injury report, still the surprise of Alex Greive but Nicky Hernandez and Lucio Berron were expected based on the pattern of preseason lineups. #SAvPHX #Defend210
And we’re officially in a weather delay. Doors to the stadium will open at 6:45pm as of now.
#SAvPHX
San Antonio FC's injury report as of March 6, 2026
As in any season, the first match's excitement is dampened by the first injury report...Nicky Hernandez was already out in preseason and Lucio Berron has missed a few matches now, but Alex Greive featured prominently, even starting four preseason matches. #SAvPHX #Defend210
At least for this weekend, the USLC season is proceeding as scheduled despite the labor dispute looming. San Antonio FC will look to get off on the right foot tonight as it hosts Phoenix Rising, a clash between two perennial contenders. #SAvPHX #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/s...
It's the start of another USL Championship season...but unlike the start of any other season before. Even if #SAvPHX and other matches go forward, an ongoing labor dispute between the league and players has come to the foreground too. #Defend210 bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2026/03/06/s...
San Antonio FC perhaps overawed by being on national television, suffering a first loss of the season: sasoccernews.wordpress.com/2025/04/07/s... #USLChampionship #SAvPHX #Soccer
passing xG chart for game
passing xG chart for game
San Antonio FC 1-2 Phoenix Rising FC
Passes per shot sequence: SA 4.5-3.4 PHX
Avg Progression to shot (m): SA 6.9-40.3 PHX
Shots: SA 14-8 PHX
xG: SA 1.73-1.42 PHX
xG (open play): SA 0.65-0.74 PHX
xG (dead ball): SA 1.08-0.67 PHX
#USL #SAvPHX #Defend210 #TodosRojos
San Antonio FC saw their perfect run come to an end on Sunday afternoon, falling 1-2 to Phoenix Rising FC in what was described as a 'sloppy' match.
Takeaways from #SAvPHX:
- Right mindset
- Chances, chances, chances
- Bouncing back
An eventful but fruitless first half gave way to a more lively second on Sunday with three goals scored in 10 minutes as Phoenix once again ended a perfect start to the season from SAFC, who admits it got away from what had worked. #Defend210 #SAvPHX bluishmoonblog.wordpress.com/2025/04/06/s...
Three quick thoughts on Phoenix Rising's first win of the season, which saw Jearl Margaritha hit his stride after being sidelined to start the season, and a makeshift back line put together a solid first-half display to keep the game quiet.
#USLonCBS #SAvPHX
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