European Championship 2020 / 2021: Analysis of Goals Scored

Abstract Background Scoring of goals determines whether a team wins or loses a game. This is because the object of the game is to score goals even as you strive to stop your opponent from scoring. Aims The aims to analyze the characteristics of the goals scored at the tournament, and derive the latest tactical innovations. Methods In a sample of 51 games and the participation of 24 national teams, this study was based on the personal observation of the researcher. Two-way between-groups ANOVA were used for the data. Results During the competition were scored 142 goals (2.79 per match). The fixed factor(a) showed the highest representation of goals was in the period of 45-60 minutes (30), while the fixed factors(b) included range of (65) for 2-3 goals (52.5 minutes) per game. Attack types and the number of goals scored was as follows: (80) continuous attacks (53.7 minutes), (13) quick attacks (59.5 minutes), (14) counter-attacks (55.7 minutes), and (35) set plays (51.8 minutes). The highest number set play of goals (13) was yielded following a corners (49.0 minutes) as compared to (9) penalties (60.0), and (8) free kicks non-directly (46.5 minutes). The actions that occurred prior to the goal, (45) 1, 2, 3 passes (54.0 minutes), and (32) long pass (53.0) were processed. The most of the goals (90) were achieved through the penalty area (54.1 minutes). Conclusions The results reveal that coaches should the most focus on quick attacks, and counter-attacks which consequently leads to goal scoring.