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ΜΙΤΡΟΤΑΣΙΟΣ ΜΙΧΑΛΗΣ , ΛΕΚΤΟΡΑΣ , ΣΕΦΑΑ , ΕΚΠΑ
Summary:
The present study aimed to examine and analyze the technical-tactical factors influencing
performance in football, especially in high-level teams. The primary objective was to gain a better
understanding of the factors associated with the success of teams in this sport.
The sample of this study consisted of 114 matches (228 teams), with 114 involving the winning
teams and 114 the losing teams. Data were collected from an official FIFA document and the
website whoscored.com. When examining variables, goals scored, attempts on target, saved
attempts, ball possession, passes, accuracy, as well as other match variables such as crosses,
tackles, and fouls, were studied. Statistical measures such as mean, minimum, maximum,
frequency, and standard deviation were utilized. Additionally, analysis of variance (ANOVA) was
performed to compare independent variables, with a statistically significant level set at sig<0.05.
From the main variables examined, a significant difference is evident in the average number of
goals between the winning (2.71±1.21) and losing teams (0.73±0.77). Furthermore, successful
teams displayed significantly higher performance in the average of total shots and shots on target
compared to the unsuccessful ones (14.24±5.531 vs 11.65±4.458 and 6.15±2.73 vs 3.60±1.917,
respectively). Significant differences were also observed in crosses and total attempts from
counterattacks (16.22±6.828 vs 18.36±7.991 and 0.89±1.051 vs 0.37±0.756, respectively).
However, no significant differences were noted in ball possession, passes, and tackles.
In summary, the factors shaping the success or failure of a team are crucial elements requiring
careful analysis by coaches and players. Understanding these factors is essential to achieve
performances similar to successful teams.
Keywords:
successful teams, goals, training, possession, Bundesliga.
