FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP 2013: ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION OF GOALS SCORED

Abstract

This study was conducted to analyze the goals scored in 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup and examine several variables from different aspects. In this research, technical parameters such as shots, shots on goal, corner kicks, goal areas, timetables of goals, the positions of scorer players, the effect of scoring the first goal on the results and etc. were analyzed on computer with e-Analyze Football program. In the 33 games of 52 played (63.46%), winning teams are the ones that scored the first goal. Winning teams shot the ball towards goal 630 times (43.1%) and losing teams replied back with 467 times (31.9%). 335 of 802 accurate shots (44.3%) came from the winning teams and the accurate shots rate for losing teams were recorded as 250 (31.2%). As a result of this study, accurate shootings and scoring numerous goals are important factors leading the teams to a win. Observing the tournament, it is seen that most of the winning teams are the ones that scored the first goal of the game. Scoring the first goal along with a good defense may be considered as a significant criterion to win the game in important tournaments such as World Cups.