Panamanian goalkeeper Mosquera stands out in Al Fayha's loss
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Panamanian goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera played the full match in Al Fayha's 3-0 loss to Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian Premier League.
- Mosquera received a high rating of 7.2 from Flashscore, making seven saves despite conceding three goals.
- The defeat marked Al Fayha's second consecutive loss at the start of the season, highlighting the team's current struggles.
Panamanian goalkeeper Orlando "Cuty" Mosquera completed 90 minutes in Al Fayha's 3-0 defeat against Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian Premier League. Despite the loss, Mosquera was individually recognized for his performance, earning a 7.2 rating from Flashscore, the highest among his teammates.
Defensively, Mosquera made seven saves throughout the match, though he was unable to prevent Al Hilal from scoring three goals. His performance yielded a "goals prevented" statistic of -0.66, which compares the number of goals conceded to the expected goals based on the quality of shots faced. The portal also recorded four "big chances" neutralized by the Panamanian goalkeeper during the game.
In other aspects of his play, Mosquera was successful with his only high claim attempt (100%) and registered one punch. With the ball at his feet, he had 49 touches, completing 18 of 29 passes for a 62% accuracy rate. His long passes were less successful, with only 5 out of 16 being accurate (31%). Furthermore, he failed to complete any of his three attempted passes into the final third of the field.
The 0-3 result against Al Hilal means Al Fayha has now suffered two consecutive defeats at the beginning of the season. The team has scored only one goal while conceding five, reflecting significant offensive and defensive challenges in their early performances. Despite the team's overall struggles, Mosquera's individual statistics highlight his efforts to keep his team in the game.
Originally published by TVN Panamรก in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.