Performance Indicators and their Association with the Matches Results

A Longitudinal Case Study of a High-Performance Women's Futsal Team

Abstract

Introduction: This study longitudinally followed a high-performance adult women's futsal team during the 2022 season in the Liga Gaúcha, aiming to identify game patterns. Objective: To analyze the relationship between specific offensive and defensive technical-tactical indicators and game results (wins, draws, and losses) in a women's futsal team, in order to understand the actions that are associated with competitive performance. Methodology: A longitudinal case study was used with on-site observation and video analysis of all 11 high-performance games of the 2022 season. The indicators were defined in collaboration with the coaching staff. Data collection was performed using the Longomatch Open Source v. 1.0 software. The team participated in 11 games, obtaining 4 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, finishing as runner-up. Results: It was observed that, despite a positive goal difference (+5), the team showed balance in goals scored (positional, transition, set pieces). However, the defense on set pieces was vulnerable, resulting in 10 goals conceded out of a total of 23. The analysis of shots indicated that 40 % occurred inside the opponent's penalty area, with more than 50 % of the goals scored in this area, while defensively there was balance by sector. Conclusion: The team demonstrated an efficient offensive performance, especially in finishing ability and offensive progression, culminating in the final phase of the competition. However, the defensive fragility in set-piece situations was a limiting factor, suggesting the need for tactical improvement in this area to sustain performance in decisive moments.