For this edition of ArdaCup.com Stats Report, we go into an in-depth analysis of the status of the groups heading into the tournament proper.
Power Rank:
Greatest gain:
- +10 Isengard
- +9 Anduin
- +7 Valimar
Greatest loss:
- -14 Tol-in-Gaurhoth
- -11 Mordor
- -10 Imladris
The Power Ranking is based on the aggregate of offensive and defensive ranking, combined with the adjusted goal difference rank of each team. The listed offensive and defensive rankings are from the actual numbers by the teams, and not adjusted. Ties are broken by a) win-draw-loss record; and b) goal difference.
The offensive ranking is based on the goals scored throughout the friendly matches. Ties are broken by a) greater number of shots made on target; and b) greater number of shots made.
The defensive ranking is based on the goals allowed throughout the friendly matches. Ties are broken by a) least number of shots allowed on target; and b) least amount of shots allowed.
Please note that the above ranking is based on the four rounds of friendly matches played by the teams, and does not reflect actual tournament performance.
Top individual performers:
GOALS + ASSISTS
7+2
Finwë (Tirion)
5+3
Curufin (FC Valinor)
Húrin (Hithlum)
Gwindor (Nargothrond)
5+2
Bombadil (Shire-Bree United)
5+1
Túrin (Hithlum)
Glaurung (Nargothrond)
5+0
Arien (Real Valinor)
Sauron (Barad-dûr)
4+3
Míriel (Real Valinor)
4+2
Gothmog (Gondolin)
4+1
Aegnor (The Havens)
4+0
Maeglin (Gondolin)
Eönwë (Tirion)
Argon (FC Valinor)
Durin's Bane (Misty Mts)
3+4
Aredhel (Tirion)
3+3
Oromë (Wilderland)
3+2
Strider (Shire-Bree United)
Eärendil (The Havens)
3+1
Tar-Minastir (The Sea)
Saruman (Isengard)
2+4
Elwë (Wilderland)
2+3
Galadriel (Wilderland)
Tar-Ancalimon (Armenelos)
Yavanna (FC Valinor)
Nienor (Hithlum)
Finrod (Nargothrond)
1+5
Barrow-Wight (Shire-Bree United)
GOALKEEPING
- 92.31% - 12/13 - Manwe (Valimar)
- 92.31% - 12/13 - Ungoliant (Anfauglith)
- 87.50% - 14/16 - Marach (AC Beleriand)
- 86.67% - 13/15 - Elrond (Eriador)
- 85.71% - 18/21 - Elros (Imladris)