Author(s): CHMURA, P., MODRIC, T., DROZDZOWSKI, A., Institution: UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, Country: POLAND, Abstract-ID: 698

INTRODUCTION:
Performance analysis can provide the coach with a range of relevant information and support more informed decision-making [1]. The objective of the research was to determine the running performance (RP) according to scored and conceded goals in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) within each 5-minute time interval.
METHODS:
The matches from the 2020/2021 season in the UEFA Champions League were analyzed, and relevant data were retrieved using the semi-automatic video system InStat Fitness. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used in the statistical analysis, and the effect size was determined by calculating the partial eta square (η2). The teams performance was determined by obtaining a significant difference in total distance covered (TD) and high intensity running (HIR) under the following conditions: the team scored a goal, the team conceded a goal, and the score did not change.
RESULTS:
Our main results indicate that, when teams scoring goals, the significant differenced occurred in 3 out of the 20 five-minute time intervals for the TD parameter and in 4 out of the 20 or the HIR. In the other hand, when teams conceded goals, showed significant differences 8 out of 20 tested intervals for TD and 3 out of 20 for HIR, respectively.
CONCLUSION:
Currently, it is observed that the level of running performance is steadily increasing, the physical demands for teams are getting higher and higher, hence a need has arisen to update this information in different context of analysis, like changing the score line [2]. In conclusion, teams that significantly reduced their running performance in consequence conceded goals in all 5-minutes indicated intervals. A detailed match analysis in a 5-minute time interval with running performance is a valid indicator in relation to scored and conceded goals. From a practical point of view, coaches should be aware, especially in the context of the pace strategy used, that the teams running performance directly affects the score line and consequently also indirectly on the match outcome.
References:
1. Errekagorri et al. (2023)
2. Redwood-Brown et al. (2018)