So last night while scrolling through match schedules, I noticed this HB Women vs PS Women clash popping up everywhere. Figured hey, why not dig into their player stats myself? Got my coffee ready this morning, fired up the laptop, and went straight into hunting down numbers.
Starting the Data Hunt
First things first – needed recent performance stats, right? Jumped onto a few sports sites people actually use. Man, data was messy. Some sites listed partial matches, others had conflicting stats for the same player. Got pretty confused scrolling through these tabs:
- Found dribbles stats for HB’s main attacker but missing shot accuracy
- PS’s goalkeeper saves were listed differently on three sites
- Midfield pass completion numbers? Totally inconsistent
Seriously felt like chasing my tail trying to make sense of it. Finally copied all the raw stats I could find into a single spreadsheet around 11 AM. Looked chaotic but better than nothing.
My DIY Analysis Approach
No fancy tools here – just me and some good old manual comparisons. Focused on recent matches only, ignoring older stuff. Created simple columns for each key action:
- Shots on target (gotta hit the net!)
- Key passes leading to chances
- Tackles won defensively
- Conversion rates where possible
Started adding color codes to the sheet – yellow for anything above team average, green for standout performances. Slowly saw patterns pop out. HB’s #7 kept showing green in attacking zones, but PS’s #10 dominated midfield battles every game.
Getting Stuck & Figuring It Out
Hit a big snag around noon – player positions! Stats sites listed HB’s #11 as forward, but match recaps showed her dropping deep. Couldn’t trust raw numbers without context. Watched highlights directly:
- Replayed her last three goals
- Checked where she actually received the ball
- Noticed she often initiated plays midfield despite being labeled “attacker”
That changed everything. My sheet was wrong comparing her purely to strikers. Went back manually adjusting her stats category.
And The Winner Is…
By 2 PM, two names kept hitting green. For HB, it’s #7 – consistent threat upfront today. But PS’s #10? Blown away. Her numbers:
- 94% pass completion last match
- Created 5 big chances in 2 games
- Won possession back 9 times in midfield
Even after my manual corrections, she edged out others significantly. Yeah HB’s attacker shoots more, but #10 directly influences PS’s entire rhythm. My verdict? PS’s #10 is today’s top performer hands down. Coffee’s gone cold now but hey – mission accomplished.
