goal difference
Net goals scored
Goal difference is a soccer statistic calculated by subtracting goals conceded from goals scored over a season or tournament.
When teams finish level on points, goal difference typically serves as the first tiebreaker: They finished third on goal difference.
A positive goal difference means more goals scored than allowed; negative means the reverse.
- tie-breakerContest settling stalemate
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