Multivariate Analysis of the Offensive Phase in High-Performance Women’s Soccer: A Mixed Methods Study

Currently, there are still few studies on the tactical and contextual criteria that determine offensive success in women’s soccer. The objectives of this study were to discover show an association with elite soccer establish a multivariate predictive model for phase. For this, 2323 ball possessions analyzed FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 via direct observation. In addition, eight semi-structured interviews conducted coaches players. observation, bivariate analysis between analysed possession’s outcome was suggested. Additionally, proposed decision tree method. To analyze interviews, sequential delays polar coordinates carried out. It established multi-variant based possession zone (middle offensive), initial intention (progress) start (preoffensive or offensive) criteria. probability 75.2% interactively those allowed us conclude related technical–tactical performance, decision-making physical capacities players will be decisive increasing probabilities success.