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I was just griping about that "score first" stat to some friends the other day. If a game ends at 1-0, well, duh, of course the team who scored first won. They're the ONLY team to have scored.
Given that soccer/futbol games often end 1-0, wouldn't it be more interesting to remove all of the 1-0 games and then present the stat? It *might* be interesting to know how often teams win after scoring first, then getting scored on, and then breaking the tie for 2-1, or more. Though my suspicion is that it isn't quite the blow-you-away stat those interns are looking for...which make the whole thing a waste of time anyway. I'm with you King, I hate stupid stats...
