Abstract
The aim of this study is to compare tactical manifestations of soccer teams, different competitive success, defined on the basis of the achieved results in one match at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The teams were divided into 3 groups based on the match results, the tactical analysis included a total of 60 matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The first sub-sample of the subjects (winning) was consisted of the teams that won in the final result, the second sub-sample (draw) were the teams that ended in tied score (no winner), while the third subs ample (defeat) consisted of the teams which were defeated in the course of regular 90-minute game. Based on the previously processed data, which were taken from the official website of the International Federation of Association Soccer (www.fi fa.com), the observed parameters refer to the game efficiency, tactical attacking resource - passing the ball and the ball passing structure. Based on the analysis of the successful attacks frequency, it was revealed that there is a statistically significant difference in the number of successful attacks between the teams that had achieved different results (p = 0.003), in favor of the winning teams. Additionally, the successfulness of attacks, observed through their accuracy, indicates the differences in their distribution (p = 0.000) between the aforesaid groups. The results also indicate that the total run distance, on the level of one team is not associated with the final result. However, ball possession (P = 0.001), overall number of passes (p = 0.015) and overall number of correct passes (P = 0.013) were figured as important factors in achieving better results, while the analysis of the efficacy percentage and the structure of the game that applied passing, i.e., pass length is little or not associated with the final result. The results of this study can help identify those tactical attacking resources in soccer, which contribute to achieving better results.
Highlights
Tactics in soccer is an important factor in preparing the team or individual for the competition
The aim of this study was to identify the relationship between tactical manifestation and achieved results of the teams that competed in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
Such an observation may indicate to certain principles that can be used in the analysis of the soccer game structure, and what is very important, the results obtained in this study have direct practical implications, both in training technology, and in direct preparation for competition
Summary
Tactics in soccer is an important factor in preparing the team or individual for the competition. The lack of tactical preparation and strategy development is one of the main reasons for poor performances and results of one team (Ali, 1998). Tactics of attack is a part of an overall strategy and plays an important role in soccer game. Numerous studies have focused on the analysis of offensive action in the game, because scoring a goal is the main objective of the game. Goals and shots on goal are the key elements that de-. 3C4orrespondence to: Bojan Leontijević, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Belgrade termine the success or failure of the soccer team. It is necessary to shoot and score in order to win in soccer match (Hook and Hughes, 2001)
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