Live stat screenshots
Initial live stat display showing Vinicius Junior recorded with 2 total shots.
Top Evidence
Key records tied to the disputed shot
Video evidence of the attempt
Frame from the play showing Vinicius Junior taking a shot toward goal that was saved by Joan Garcia.
Live commentary feed
Live feed commentary describing Vinicius Junior taking a shot toward goal that was saved by Joan Garcia.
What Changed Later
What Opta changed roughly 20 minutes later
Shot removed from bookkeeping
The later stat view shows the 65' attempt removed, leaving only one recorded shot for Vinicius Junior.
Winning parlays resettled as losses
Parlays that had initially settled as wins were later resettled as losses after the shot count changed.
Commentary line removed completely
The live commentary record for the play disappeared, removing the earlier description of the saved Vinicius Junior attempt.
Community Tracking
426+
complaints on social media, mostly on X, tracking this disputed correction
What Happened
Why this play is being questioned
- Vinicius Junior was initially shown with 2 total shots on live feeds.
- Some wagers were settled based on the initial 2-shot stat.
- The stat was later corrected to 1 shot.
- Downstream stat apps and sportsbooks updated afterward.
- Many bettors and fans believe the removed attempt should be reviewed.
Why This Was a Shot
The removed attempt fits the definition of a shot
- A shot in soccer is a deliberate attempt to score a goal by striking the ball towards the opponent's net, typically using the feet or head.
- Shots can occur during open play, free kicks, or penalty kicks, aiming to place the ball beyond the goalkeeper's reach into the goal.
- The Vinicius Junior play shown here was a clear open-play attempt to score and was initially recorded across live stat feeds as a shot.
- Based on the play itself and the initial live recording, the later removal from the total shots count was a mistake.
Documentation Summary
This page documents a disputed Vinicius Junior attempt that was initially reflected across live stat feeds before the official total shots figure later moved from 2 to 1.