Data analysis excel 2012 code#

Conclusions: The present study presented guidelines to coaches in order to design trainings similar to the actual competition and adapt the game style with regard to match status. Finally, almost ½ of goals were scored without any pressure from defenders. Most goals were scored after a cross (43.7%) while regarding goal scoring area, over 90% of goals were scored inside the penalty area and specifically from the area between penalty spot and goal zone (42.1%). Concerning initiation zone of the attack, it was presented that 56.6% began from the attacking half. Most goals were scored during open play (72.4%) but 27.6% scored after a set play, mainly following corner kick and free kick. Results: It was presented that 57.9 % of the goals were scored in the second half and most of them in the last 15-min period, while the first goal seems to play an important role in the final result of the match.

Data analysis excel 2012 code#

The SportScout performance analysis tool was used to time code when goal scored and the associated behaviors relating to goal scoring.

Methods: 76 goals analyzed from 31 matches from the European football Championship in Poland-Ukraine in 2012. Purpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the factors associated with goal scoring in top class football matches. Submitted by Michalis Mitrotasios & Vasilis Armatas