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What variables can differentiate winning and losing teams in the group and final stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

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  • Danilo L. Alves
  • Raul Osiecki
  • Diogo P. Palumbo
  • José V.M. Moiano-Junior
  • Gustavo Oneda
  • Ramon Cruz

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To compare the tactical, physical and technical indicators between winners and losers of the group and final stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup (WC). Eighteen variables were analysed, divided into tactical (ball possession), physical (distance covered, sprints and intensity zones 1 [low] to 5 [high]) and technical indicators (passing, shots and corners). The losing teams had lower ball possession in the group stage when compared to the winners (p = .04). There was a tendency (p = .06) for winners to spend more time in high intensity (group stage). Winners also had a tendency towards greater passing success (p = .06), shots (p = .05) and shots on target (p

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  • Danilo L. Alves & Raul Osiecki & Diogo P. Palumbo & José V.M. Moiano-Junior & Gustavo Oneda & Ramon Cruz, 2019. "What variables can differentiate winning and losing teams in the group and final stages of the 2018 FIFA World Cup?," International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(2), pages 248-257, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rpanxx:v:19:y:2019:i:2:p:248-257
    DOI: 10.1080/24748668.2019.1593096
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