The stats explain why Colón drew with Almirante Brown | OneFootball

Colón returned from Isidro Casanova with a point that allowed them to keep their positive streak going, although also with several issues to review. The 1-1 draw against Almirante Brown stretched their unbeaten run to six matches, but it also raised the number of consecutive games without a win to four, a reality that is preventing them from pulling away in the fight for the top spot in Zone A.

Beyond the feelings left by the match, the statistics help explain why the result ended in a draw. Possession was evenly split. Both teams finished with 50% possession, a clear sign of a balanced game in terms of control of the ball. However, the flow of the match was far from straightforward.

During the first half, Almirante Brown were the team that made the most of their moments. The home side found space, took the game onto their terms, and forced Colón to play uncomfortably. In fact, the attacking numbers favored the Buenos Aires side, who piled up 202 attacks compared to 154 for the Sabalero.

They also created more danger from set pieces. The six corners won by Almirante compared to just two for Colón reflect much of the pressure they applied during several stretches of the match. However, the Santa Fe team showed a quality they have been sustaining in recent rounds: the ability to react.

The changes introduced by Ezequiel Medrán and the tactical adjustment made at halftime changed the picture. Colón pushed their lines higher, gained more presence in the opposition half, and began to create chances more clearly. That is where another interesting fact appears. Although they had fewer shots than their rival (4 to 7), both teams registered exactly the same number of shots on target: three. In other words, Colón managed to produce more, but they still found it difficult to turn that volume into truly dangerous chances.

That aspect sums up their current situation quite well. The team shows positive signs, has spells of control, and displays character to recover from adverse situations, but they still lack the cutting edge to tilt matches that seem within reach. The draw ended up rewarding one half for each side. Almirante Brown were superior in the opening period, and Colón improved notably in the second half, to the point of giving the impression that they could have taken something more.

The flip side is that the Sabalero still have not found the consistency needed to become a fully reliable team. The numbers highlight their ability to compete and stay unbeaten, but they also expose why they have gone four matches without winning.

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