## 4 Experimentation
### DxT Convergence Analysis
\begin{table}
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**Index** & **Action Type** & **X Start** & **Y Start** & **X End** & **Y End** & **Players** & **DxT Start** & **DxT End** & **DxT Value** \\ \hline
1 & Pass & 89.7 & 24.9 & 79.7 & 38.4 & [PERSON] & 0.0905 & 0.0941 & 0.0035 \\
2 & Carry & 79.7 & 38.4 & 79.4 & 48.8 & [PERSON] & 0.0812 & 0.0824 & 0.0012 \\
3 & Pass & 79.4 & 48.8 & 92.3 & 73.8 & [PERSON] & 0.0859 & 0.0827 & \(-\)0.0031 \\
4 & Carry & 92.3 & 73.8 & 93.1 & 71.2 & [PERSON] & 0.0993 & 0.0993 & 0.0000 \\
5 & Pass & 93.1 & 71.2 & 111.4 & 42.7 & [PERSON] & 0.0909 & 0.3133 & 0.2224 \\
6 & Shot & 111.4 & 42.7 & 120 & 41.8 & [PERSON] & 0.3162 & 1.0000 & 0.6838 \\ \hline \end{tabular}
\end{table} 
Table 2: DxT Values of Actions from the Sequence Leading to Albania’s First Goal Against Croatia, Euro 2024. Figure 4: DxT Map of the First Action in the Sequence Leading to Albania’s First Goal Against Croatia, Eu-ro 2024. The first action in the sequence--a backward pass--received a negative xT value, which may seem counterintuitive given its tactical function. This outcome stems from the underlying logic of the xT model, which primarily rewards actions that reduce the distance to the goal: the closer the ball moves toward the goal, the higher the estimated threat. However, this approach disregards the contextual dynamics of the game, such as opponent positioning or space manipulation. As a result, backward passes--even when strategically valuable--tend to be undervalued. In contrast, the DxT model explicitly integrates the spatial and tactical context in which each action occurs. It evaluates threats dynamically based on the real-time configuration of players. The same backward pass, when assessed with DxT, received a positive value of 0.0035, reflecting its role in destabilizing the opponent's shape and contributing meaningfully to the team's buildup play. A clear example of this difference emerges from Albania's offensive strategy during the analyzed sequence. Rather than forcing a direct progression through the center, the team opted to shift play to the right flank, effectively bypassing Croatia's compact defensive block. This tactical decision is visible in Figures 3-5, as well as in Figures 11-14, where we observe that ball circulation occurred outside zones densely populated by defenders (shown as red dots). Although these actions may not appear immediately threatening in terms of proximity to the goal, they were essential in creating space and preparing for the decisive final movement. These tactical nuances are captured more effectively by DxT than by xT. While the total xT value over the entire sequence amounts to 0.8656, the corresponding DxT total reaches 0.9078. This discrepancy underscores DxT's greater sensitivity to context-aware strategies, such as backward progressive passes or flank switches, which aim to manipulate space rather than simply move the ball forward. As such, DxT proves particularly valuable for analyzing indirect but tactically meaningful actions, providing a more nuanced and realistic measure of threat that aligns closely with actual in-game decision-making.