Differences in Goal Scoring and Passing Sequences between Winning and Losing Team in UEFA-EURO Championship 2012

Authors: Muhamad S., Norasrudin S, Rahmat A.

Abstract:

The objective of current study is to investigate the differences of winning and losing teams in terms of goal scoring and passing sequences. Total of 31 matches from UEFA-EURO 2012 were analyzed and 5 matches were excluded from analysis due to matches end up drawn. There are two groups of variable used in the study which is; i. the goal scoring variable and: ii. passing sequences variable. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon matched pair rank test with significant value set at p < 0.05. Current study found the timing of goal scored was significantly higher for winning team at 1st half (Z=-3.416, p=.001) and 2nd half (Z=-3.252, p=.001). The scoring frequency was also found to be increase as time progressed and the last 15 minutes of the game was the time interval the most goals scored. The indicators that were significantly differences between winning and losing team were the goal scored (Z=-4.578, p=.000), the head (Z=-2.500, p=.012), the right foot (Z=-3.788,p=.000), corner (Z=-.2.126,p=.033), open play (Z=-3.744,p=.000), inside the penalty box (Z=-4.174, p=.000) , attackers (Z=-2.976, p=.003) and also the midfielders (Z=-3.400, p=.001). Regarding the passing sequences, there are significance difference between both teams in short passing sequences (Z=-.4.141, p=.000). While for the long passing, there were no significance difference (Z=-.1.795, p=.073). The data gathered in present study can be used by the coaches to construct detailed training program based on their objectives.

Keywords: Football, goals scored, passing, timing.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI): doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1083761

References:

[1] M. Hughes and I.M. Franks. "Notational analysis of sport. System for better coaching and performance in sport." London: Ed. Routledge, 2004.
[2] C. Carling, A. Williams and T. Reilly, "The handbook of soccer match analysis" London: Routledge, 2005.
[3] C. Carling, T. Reilly and A. Williams, "Performance assessment for field sports". London: Routledge, 2009.
[4] E. Ortega, D. Cardenas, P. Sainz De Baranda, and J.M. Palao, "Differences between winning and losing teams in youth basketball games (14-16 years old)" International Journal of Applied Sport Sciences, 2006, Vol. 18, No. 2,1-11.
[5] T. Reilly, "Science and soccer: second edition" (edited by T.Reilly, and A.M. Williams). London: Routledge, 2003.
[6] M. Hughes. "Notational analysis of football". In Science and Football II (edited by T.Reilly, J. Clarys and A. Stribbe), pp 151-159. London: E & F.N. Spon,1997.
[7] A. Yiannakos and V. Armatas, "Analysis and evaluation of goals scored in 2006 World Cup", Journal of Sport and Health Research, 2010, 2(2):119-128.
[8] V. Armatas, A. Yiannakos, and P. Sileloglou. "Relationship between time and goal scored in soccer game: Analysis of three World Cup" International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Volume 7, Number 2, May 2007, 48-58(11).
[9] L.P. Carlos, L.B. Joaquin, and R. Ezequiel. "Differences in performance indicators between winning and losing teams in the UEFA Champions League" Journal of Human Kinetics, Volume 27/2011, 135-146.
[10] M. Hughes and R.M. Bartlett. "The use of performance indicators in performance analysis" Journal of Sport Sciences, 2002, 20, 739-754.
[11] N. Jones, S. Mellaleiu, N. James, "Team performance indicators as a function of winning and losing in rugby union", 2004. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 4 (1). pp. 61-71
[12] L.P. Carlos, L.B. Joaquin, D. Alexandre and G. Maite, "Game-related statistics that discriminated winning, drawing and losing teams from the Spanish soccer league, J Sport Sci Med, 2010. 9(2): 288-293.
[13] M. Hughes, and S. Churchill. "Attacking profiles of successful and unsuccessful team in Copa America 2001". In T Reilly, J Cabri, D Ara├║jo (eds): Science and Football V. London and New York: Routledge, 2005, pp 219ÔÇÉ224.
[14] M. Hughes and I. Franks, "Analysis of passing sequences, shots and goals in soccer". J Sport Sci, 2005. 23(5): 509ÔÇÉ514.
[15] P.D. Jones. N. James and S.D Mellalieu. "Possession as a Performance Indicator in Soccer". Int J Perform Analysis Sport, 2004. 4(1): 98ÔÇÉ102.
[16] A. Scoulding, N. James, and J. Taylor. "Passing in the soccer World Cup 2002". Int J Perform Analysis Sport, 2004. 4(2): 36-41.
[17] V. Armatas, and A. Yiannakos. "Evaluation of the goal scoring patterns in European Championship in Portugal 2004". International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Volume 6, Number 1, June 2006, pp. 178-188(11).
[18] I.M Franks. "Use of feedback by coaches and player". In Science and Football III, edited by T. Reilly, J. Bangsbo, and M. Hughes. London: E&FN Spon, pp. 267-268.
[19] X. Jinshan, C. Xiakone, K. Yamanaka, and M. Matsumoto. "Analysis of the goals in the 14th World Cup". In Science and Football II (Eds T. Reilly, J. Clarys, A. Stibbe) E. & F. Spon, London, pp. 203-205.
[20] V. Armatas, A. Yiannakos, S. Papadopoulou, and D. Skoufas. "Evaluation of goal scored in top ranking soccer matches: Greek "Super League" 2006-2007". Serbian Journal of Sports Sciences 2009, 3(1):39- 43.
[21] T. Reily, "Motion analysis and physiological demand". In T. Reilly, J. Bangsbo, and M. Hughes (Eds). Science and Football III. E. & F. Spon, London, pp. 64-81.
[22] M.F. Acar, B. Yapicioglu, N. Arikan, S. Yalcin, N. Ates and M. Ergun. "Analysis of goals scored in the 2006 World Cup", World Congress on Science and Football, book abstracts, January 16-20th, 2007, Turkey.
[23] M. Hughes, K. Roberson, A. Nicholson. "Comparison of pattern of play of successful and unsuccessful team". In T. Reilly, A. Less, K. Davids, W.J. Murphy (Eds). Science and Football E. & F. Spon, London, (pp. 363-368).
[24] R. Bate. "Football chance: tactics and strategy". In T. Reilly, A. Less, K. Davids, W.J. Murphy (Eds). Science and Football E. & F. Spon, London, pp. 293-301.
[25] J. Garganta, J. Maia, F. Basto. "Analysis of goal scoring patterns in European top level soccer teams". In Science and Football II (Eds T. Reilly, J. Clarys, A. Stibbe) E. & F. Spon, London, pp. 246-250.
[26] F.A Morya., P.R.R Santiago., M.S Misuta., R.M Barros , and S. A Cunha "Analysis of the shots to goal strategies of first division Brazilian professional soccer teams". XXV ISBS Symposium 2007