Analysis of corner kicks in relation to match status in the 2006 World Cup

Abstract

The aim of this study was twofold: to provide a quantitative analysis of corner kicks during the 2006 World Cup and to examine the effect of match status on corner kicks. Through the elaboration of a category system and following an observational methodology, we performed an analysis of all corner kicks (n 0 653) in the 64 matches in the 2006 World Cup held in Germany. Matches were divided into sections according to evolving match status (whether the team was winning, n 0 144; losing, n 0 171; or drawing, n 0 338). Using an observational methodology the following performance indicators were analysed: type of corner kick, scoring area, effectiveness, subsequent play, part of the body used to shoot, goal zone, number of players defending the goalposts, and defence tactics. The results obtained showed that: a) in relation to kick modality, teams perform more short corners and take more short kicks and outswing corner kicks when winning. On the other hand, teams perform more outstep and inswing corner kicks when drawing and losing; b) In relation to the scoring area, teams perform more shots that head toward the semicircle placed by the penalty area or do not use the centre when winning. However, teams head their s'hots toward the first and the second goalpost when drawing and losing; c) In relation to defence, when teams that are winning perform the corner kick, the defending teams tend to have fewer players defending the goal line; d) No significant statistical association was observed for the following performance indicators: effectiveness, subsequent play, part of the body used to shoot, goal zone, and defensive system.

Quantitative Analysis of Goals Scored from Set Pieces: Turkey Super League Application

“…5,[9][10][11][12] Moreover, comparison or deep investigation of World Cups stands as another approach of game analysis research. 7,13,14 Regarding goal analysis, some studies have emphasized the importance of set pieces and showed that 25% to 40% of all goals were scored from set pieces. 13,15,16 De-Baranda and Lopez-Riquelme analyzed all goals scored from corner kicks in the 2006 World Cup according to match status and different performance indicators.…”

“…7,13,14 Regarding goal analysis, some studies have emphasized the importance of set pieces and showed that 25% to 40% of all goals were scored from set pieces. 13,15,16 De-Baranda and Lopez-Riquelme analyzed all goals scored from corner kicks in the 2006 World Cup according to match status and different performance indicators. Cerrah and Gürol emphasized the importance of set-piece goals by analyzing all free kick, corner, throw in and penalty goals for the Turkey Super League, but they did not investigate the goal areas and kicking techniques.…”

Tiros Libres Indirectos en Fútbol De Alto Nivel. Identificación De Variables Explicativas / Indirect Free Kicks in Football High Performance. Identification of Explanatory Variables

“…A la vista de estos datos, es plausible pensar que el gol es una casuística relativamente infrecuente en el fútbol de alto nivel. Esta idea ha sido recogida por algunos autores (Acar et al, 2009;Griffiths, 1999;Stanhope, 2001;Lago Peñas, Lago Ballesteros, Dellal, y Gómez, 2010;Ensun, Williams y Grant, 2000;Hill & Hughes, 2001;Pulling, Media de goles por partido Robins & Rixon, 2013;Sainz de Baranda & López Riquelme, 2012;Taylor, James & Mellalieu, 2005y Yamanaka et al, 2002, que han intentado identificar las variables asociadas al gol, valorando la forma de consecución de estos goles y buscando nuevas fórmulas para elevar dicho tanteo. Muchos de ellos han llegado a la misma conclusión: las acciones a balón parado (ABP) son un método potencialmente eficaz de incrementar situaciones de gol.…”

Intercepción de un lanzamiento de córner en fútbol: análisis de la tarea / Interception of a corner kick in football: a task analysis

“…A pesar de que los lanzamientos de córner son una de las acciones más repetidas durante los partidos de fútbol (Borrás y Sainz, 2005;Sainz y López-Riquelme, 2012). Por ejemplo en la última Copa del Mundo de la FIFA (Sudáfrica 2010) se registraron un total de 627 lanzamientos de córner, lo que supone una media de 9,79 lanzamientos de córner por partido.…”