Decoding Goal Scoring Dynamics in Men’s Football-A Comparative Analysis Towards Winning and Losing Teams During 2022 FIFA World Cup

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  • Muhamad Aidil Faiz Ramdzan Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia
  • Muhamad Noor Mohamed Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia
  • Mardiana Mazaulan Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia
  • Nurul Ain Abu Kasim Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia
  • Raja Nurul Jannat Raja Hussein Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia
  • Sharifah Maimunah Syed Mud Puad Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia
  • Mohd Aizzat Adnan Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Rekreasi, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Negeri Sembilan, Kampus Seremban, Seremban, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37134/jsspj.vol12.2.5.2023

Keywords:

Goal Scoring, Character, Performance Analysis, World Cup, Winning, Losing

Abstract

This study examines the goal-scoring patterns of men's football teams during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, distinguishing between winners and losers. Using a non-experimental, cross-sectional design, a carefully selected sample of n=49 matches was analyzed after excluding uncertain outcomes. Various goal-scoring indicators (such as corner kicks, solo runs, headers, long shots, etc.) for winning and losing teams were investigated, with a significance level of p<0.05. Applying the Mann-Whitney U test, significant differences were found in solo runs between victorious (Md = 2.00) and defeated (Md = 1.00) teams (U = 672.5, z = -3.882, p < 0.01, r = 0.39). Winners averaged 1.90 ± 0.96 solo runs, compared to losers' 1.08 ± 1.16, a notable 0.82 difference. Similarly, headers also varied significantly between winning (Md = 3.00) and losing (Md = 2.00) teams (U = 688.5, z = -3.744, p < 0.01, r = 0.38). Winning teams averaged 2.92 ± 1.66 headers, surpassing losers' 1.86 ± 1.31, with a significant 1.06 difference. Solo runs were identified as vital for creating goal-scoring opportunities, while headers played a significant role in actualizing goals. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of individual creativity (solo runs) in crafting chances and efficient titles in set-piece situations for successful goal-scoring strategies among winning teams.

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2023-09-24

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Ramdzan, M. A. F., Mohamed, M. N., Mazaulan, M., Abu Kasim, N. A., Raja Hussein, R. N. J., Syed Mud Puad, S. M., & Adnan, M. A. (2023). Decoding Goal Scoring Dynamics in Men’s Football-A Comparative Analysis Towards Winning and Losing Teams During 2022 FIFA World Cup . Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani, 12(2), 32–38. https://doi.org/10.37134/jsspj.vol12.2.5.2023

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Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): Jurnal Sains Sukan & Pendidikan Jasmani

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