KI W 1, Zurich W 1

NICOSIA, Cyprus (Interstat) — In a stunning reversal of pregame projections, FC Zurich Women delivered a commanding performance to rout KI Women 6-1 in a UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage match Saturday at Makareio Stadio. The result defied statistical models, including Interstat’s game simulator, which had predicted a 2-1 victory for KI, and its ELO system, which gave the visiting Faroese side a 75.4 percent probability to win. Instead, Zurich dominated from the opening whistle, showcasing an efficient and relentless attack that produced goals from six different players. The Swiss side set the tone early. Nadine Riesen opened the… Read more...