He should have scored from there, right?
Can you work out the percentage chance of these attempts ending up as a goal? Grab your shooting boots and let’s find out.
Let’s start with a tricky one. Harry Kane is facing away from goal, at a tight angle and the ball arrives at an awkward height.
What is the probability of Kane’s attempt ending up as a goal?
You’re one of the league’s best players, you’re 10 yards out but you’re leaning back a little.
What is the probability of David Silva’s attempt ending up as a goal?
Don’t shoot from there! Nemanja Matic’s long-range strike was one of the goals of last season’s FA Cup, as brilliant as it was unexpected from that distance.
What is the probability of Matic’s attempt ending up as a goal?
A headed chance for Andy King from a headed assist. He couldn’t miss, right?
What is the probability of King’s attempt ending up as a goal?
Divock Origi is just six yards out but the ball is flicked at him at pace. He has to score, surely!
What is the probability of Origi’s attempt ending up as a goal?
Oh dear
Remember all those occasions you screamed ‘he had to score’? Better think twice next time!
Oh dear
Remember all those occasions you screamed ‘he had to score’? Better think twice next time!
Decent effort
But... you could have done better – just like Divock Origi.
Decent effort
But... you could have done better – just like Divock Origi.
Great result
More unlikely than a 30-yard Matic thunderbolt. Well done!