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, though also with several issues still 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 keeping them from pulling away in the fight for the top spot in Zone A.

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

During the first half, Almirante Brown was the team that made the most of its moments. The home side found spaces, took the match onto its own turf, and forced Colón to play uncomfortably. In fact, the attacking numbers favored the Buenos Aires side, which piled up 202 attacks against 154 for the Sabalero.

It also created more dangerous plays from set pieces. The six corner kicks earned by Almirante compared to just two for Colón reflect much of the pressure it applied during several stretches of the match. Even so, the Santa Fe side showed a strength it has been displaying in recent rounds: the ability to react.

The substitutions made by Ezequiel Medrán and the tactical adjustment at halftime changed the outlook. Colón pushed its lines forward, gained a stronger presence in the opposition half, and began creating chances more clearly. Another interesting stat appears there. Although it took fewer shots than its rival (4 to 7), both teams recorded exactly the same number of shots on target: three. In other words, Colón managed to produce more quality, but it still struggled to turn that into truly dangerous chances.

That aspect sums up its current situation quite well. The team shows positive signs, has spells of dominance, and displays character to recover from adverse situations, but it still lacks the cutting edge to tilt matches that seem within reach. In the end, the draw rewarded one half for each side. Almirante Brown was better in the opening period, and Colón grew noticeably in the second half, to the point of giving the impression that it could have taken something more.

The other side of it is that the Sabalero still has not found the consistency needed to become a fully reliable team. The numbers highlight its ability to compete and stay unbeaten, but they also show why it has gone four rounds without winning.

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