Patterns of numerical relations in goal-scoring possessions of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Winner

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Santos ◽  
Ricardo Duarte ◽  
Ricardo Leão de Andrade ◽  
Júlio Garganta ◽  
Israel Teoldo
Keyword(s):  
The Other ◽  
Video Sequences ◽  
Numerical Instability ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Shannon's Entropy ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Peripheral Areas ◽  
Play Space ◽  
Numerical Advantage

Goal scoring has been regarded as the ultimate indicator of offensive success in soccer. Research on patterns that characterize goal-scoring possessions have frequently employed reductionist approaches. This paper aimed to examine the patterns of numerical relations of open-play goal-scoring possessions of the 2014 FIFA™ World Cup winner team. We hypothesized that a more unstable distribution of players in goal-scoring possessions Germany would be generated in sub-areas of the effective play-space closer to opponents’ goal. We analysed 11 video sequences from 6 matches of the German team in this tournament. The uncertainty of teams’ numerical advantage within sub-areas of play was calculated for each offensive sequence through Shannon’s entropy. We observed higher entropy within Germany’s Central Offensive (opponents’ Central Defensive) sub-area in comparison with the other sub-areas of play. There is a tendency of the German team to generate numerical instability within locations closer to the opponents’ goal, possibly due to the shifting of positions, drawing of opposing defenders towards peripheral areas and the creation of spaces for teammates to exploit within this risky zone to the opposition.

The 2018 World Cup in Russia and Its Regimes of Visibility: The Cases of Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-396
Author(s):  
Andrey Makarychev ◽  
Alexandra Yatsyk
Keyword(s):  
Digital Media ◽  
The Other ◽  
Russian Government ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
New Meanings ◽  
Visual Order ◽  
Global World

The article addresses visualizations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russian and international digital media. Drawing on the scholarship on discoursive hegemony, the authors intoduce a concept of hegemonic regime of visibility as a general frame for understanding the dominant ways of visualizing mega-events which comprise elements of attractiveness and enjoyment, on one hand, and surveillance, control, and security, on the other. Based on the cases of Nizhny Novgorod and Kazan, the authors argue, first, that the 2018 World Cup’s hegemonic regime of visibility, co-administered by FIFA and Russian government, implied a hierarchy of performative roles prescribed to the host cities as major promoters of the event. Second, local authorities in Russia used this regime for self-(re)branding to advertise the cities/regions as parts of the global world and authentically specific spaces with unique folkloric and ethnic traditions. Third, the FIFA hegemonic regime of visibility was challenged by alternative incursions that destabilized and infused new meanings in the dominant visual order.

scholarly journals The Analysis of Running Distances in National Teams in 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup and Estimation of Oxygen Consumption Capacity Based on These Distances

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
İrfan Marangoz
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
The Other ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Package Program

This study aims to analyze running distances in national teams during 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup and to propose a new program which estimates oxygen consumption capacity based on running distances. The data were evaluated by SPSS 22.0 statistical package program. The findings demonstrate that among teams participating in 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup, the lowest average running distance and estimated VO2max values belong to Brazil with 7398.77 meters and 43.84 ml/kg/m, respectively. On the other hand, the highest average running distance and estimated VO2max values belong to Australia with 10598 meters and 67.69 ml/kg/m, respectively. The average running distance and estimated VO2max value in national teams participating in 2010 FIFA World Cup was 9635.54 meters and 60.52 ml/kg/m, while they were 9095.82 meters and 52 ml/kg/m in 2014 FIFA World Cup, respectively.

On the matter of creating cartographic-information support for mass sports events

2018 ◽  
Vol 940 (10) ◽  
pp. 16-23
Author(s):  
N.G. Ivlieva ◽  
V.F. Manukhov ◽  
E.A. Primachenko
Keyword(s):  
European Part ◽  
Transport Network ◽  
Information Support ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Sports Events ◽  
Sporting Event ◽  
Specific Host ◽  
European Part Of Russia ◽  
The Creation

In connection with the arranging and conducting of the FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia, the topic of cartographic and information support of a mass sporting event became a matter of great interest. Cartographic works are always widely used by both spectators and guests of major sports and entertainment events, and employees of organizations involved in their preparation and conduct. The authorsdescribe the experience of developing maps for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. First of all, special attention was paid to the creation of specialized maps containing information about the host cities of the tournament and the transport network of the European part of Russia. In each specific host-city maps were certainly helpful for the participants and guests of the tournament

scholarly journals Análisis multivariante en las faltas indirectas de la FIFA World Cup 2014

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 461 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rubén Maneiro Dios ◽  
José Luis Losada López ◽  
Claudio Alberto Casal Sanjurjo ◽  
Antonio Ardá Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Optimal Execution ◽  
The Creation

<p>Indirect free kicks are relatively common in soccer and have the potential to change the outcome of a match. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of these kicks, to identify variables associated with success, and propose a model for optimal execution.</p><p>We analyzed and coded 506 indirect free kicks taken in 64 matches during the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil and conducted univariate, bivariate (chi-square), and multivariate (binary logistic regression) analyses. Our results show very low success rates in terms of shots, shots between the posts, and goals. Nevertheless, 89% of goals scored from indirect free kicks led to the teams gaining valuable points. Determinants of success included a dynamic attack based on the creation and occupation of spaces and the intervention of up to four attackers.  Our findings offer an interesting starting point for trainers to build on tactical strategies designed to improve free-kick performance.</p>

scholarly journals TECHNICAL AND TACTICAL ANALYSIS OF GOAL SCORING PATTERNS IN THE 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP IN RUSSIA

2019 ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
Alexandros Vergonis ◽  
Yiannis Michailidis ◽  
Dimitrios Mikikis ◽  
Eleni Semaltianou ◽  
George Mavrommatis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Long Range ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
The Other ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Line Technology ◽  
Over Time

The aims of this research are to record and analyze the goals scored during the 64 matches in the 21st World Cup in Russia in 2018, to highlight those factors that are directly related to the teams’ effectiveness in scoring, to record the goals approved after the use of the new technologies, video assistant referee and goal line technology, as well as their effect on the outcome of the game. Chi-square and univariate general linear methods were used for the data analysis. Statistical difference is observed in the number of goals scored between the two halves (X²=8.699, p<0.005). A comparable percentage of scoring in most of the periods with exceptions of the periods in over time, the period 16th to 30th min, the addition time of the first and second half and the period 76th to 90th min of the game is determined (p<0.01). The teams that scored first won 71.4% matches, lost 9.5% and had a tie 19% of the matches (X²=42.000, p<0.001). Most of the goals were scored following a corner kick (24), penalty (22) and free kick scored non-directly (16), which were significantly different from free kick scored directly (6) and throw in (2) (X²=26.857, p<0.001). 19 goals were scored from cross, 19 from a long-range shot (8 of them with the “inner foot”), 18 from a forward pass and 12 from cutback. Statistical differences between the first four groups and all of the others are determined (X²=27.818, p<0.01). Significant differences were found between the goals that “began” from the offensive third, the middle and the defensive third (X²=73.645, p<0.001). 58.9% of the goals are scored following positional play, which is significantly different compared to counter attack (29.5%) and direct play (11.6%) (X²=32.611, p<0.001). Over 59 goals were scored from “the inner part of the foot” or “place”, and 31 from header, which were significantly different from the other types of shot (X²=89.254, p<0.001).

scholarly journals Sustainable Strategies in Sports Mega-Events: An Analysis of Soccer World Cups

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Host Country ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Mega Events ◽  
Documentary Analysis ◽  
Two Measures

The present study aimed to analyze the sustainable strategies in the areas of energy and garbage and waste management adopted by the host countries of the FIFA World Cups in 2006 (Germany), 2010 (South Africa), and 2014 (Brazil). Therefore, in addition to a documentary analysis of the sustainability projects (also known as Green Goal), a search was performed for scientific studies that approached the topic of sustainable development/sustainability in mega sporting events. To perform the searches at Scholar Google and Scielo, the keywords “sustentabilidade”, “Copa do Mundo”, “Copa do Mundo de Futebol”, “Green Goal” “sustainability”, e “FIFA World Cup” was used. As a result, it was found that each host country had at least two measures in common with the others for the management of waste, with a difference only in the form of application. Also, an important common project for all countries was the use of recyclable cups, which incidentally, was the main measure adopted by Germany during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and repeated in the subsequent cups. The other measures adopted by each host country, despite having similarities, differed in plan and execution.

The Final ‘Thank You’

Derrida Today ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-36
Author(s):  
Grant Farred
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Jacques Derrida ◽  
Political Transition ◽  
The Other ◽  
World Cup ◽  
The Core ◽  
Nelson Mandela ◽  
Black President ◽  
The Moment

‘The Final “Thank You”’ uses the work of Jacques Derrida and Friedrich Nietzsche to think the occasion of the 1995 rugby World Cup, hosted by the newly democratic South Africa. This paper deploys Nietzsche's Zarathustra to critique how a figure such as Nelson Mandela is understood as a ‘Superman’ or an ‘Overhuman’ in the moment of political transition. The philosophical focus of the paper, however, turns on the ‘thank yous’ exchanged by the white South African rugby captain, François Pienaar, and the black president at the event of the Springbok victory. It is the value, and the proximity and negation, of the ‘thank yous’ – the relation of one to the other – that constitutes the core of the article. 1

Selecting the best team from the players in the 2018 FIFA World Cup using performance analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-32
Author(s):  
Tugay Karadag ◽  
Coskun Parim ◽  
Erhan Cene
Keyword(s):  
Performance Analysis ◽  
Topsis Method ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Fifa World Cup ◽  
Performance Variables

This study aims to determine the best player in each position from among the footballers who played in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Player statistics for those who played over 200 minutes were obtained from the FIFA official and transfermarkt.com websites. Selected performance variables were then calculated per 100 minutes and the results were normalised. Kruskal Wallis H and Bonferroni Tests were used to determine the weights of the variables before the analysis. As the variables will have different values according to the players’ positions, the weights for each position were calculated separately. Finally, the performances of the players on the basis of the variables used were ranked for each position using the TOPSIS method. A second analysis was undertaken including only those players whose ages were under 28 and goalkeepers whose ages were under 32. The purpose of this analysis was to identify players with potential that had been largely unrecognised up until the tournament. It was found that both the teams selected in this way were dominated by players from European clubs. Ninety-two percent of the top sixty players in the analysis were playing in European leagues with 85% playing in Spain, England, Italy, Germany, France or Russia.

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