Colón’s stats from the draw against Central Norte | OneFootball

The numbers explain why the draw in Salta left a sense of disappointment and, at the same time, show that Colón did a bit more than Central Norte in a match that was almost devoid of excitement.

Unlike what was shown against Deportivo Madryn, where the team was sharp and solid in both penalty areas, this time the offensive production was well below par, in a game that at times seemed to be played far from the boxes.

However, overall, they were slightly superior. They finished with 56% possession compared to the home team's 44% and accumulated 142 attacks versus their rival's 122. In other words, they had more of the ball and spent more time in the opposition's half, but lacked the depth to turn that territorial dominance into concrete chances.

In the details, there was also parity: both teams took two corner kicks and there were no red cards. Colón was caught offside three times, trying to stretch the lines in a tight match, while Central Norte did so on five occasions. If there is something that remains a strong point, it is the defensive solidity. Even without shining, the team once again showed itself to be organized at the back and hardly conceded any danger. The problem was at the other end: there was a lack of spark, imbalance, and decisiveness in the final third.

The 0-0 scoreline faithfully reflects what the match was: dull, with few chances and a lot of play in the middle of the field. Colón was a bit better in the overall statistics, but this time that slight superiority was not enough to make a difference. It was clear that, without offensive weight, dominating possession is of little use.

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