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Ajester FA 2–2 Gimbiya FA

A plain-language read of what the cameras measured, written for the coaching staff. Numbers are for the whole team; there are no individual players in it.

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Ajester FA2–2Gimbiya FA

Simple summary

Ajester played higher up the field and pressed more than Gimbiya, but the match still finished 2-2. The main lesson is not that Ajester must run more. The team needs to press together, keep the ball better after winning it, and defend quickly when possession is lost.

Written for this match and supplied to the generator. The measurements below were produced independently of it.

The teams

Ajester FA team line-up
Ajester FAhome
Gimbiya FA team line-up
Gimbiya FAaway
  1. Possession

    The ball was shared almost equally: 50% Ajester and 50% Gimbiya. Neither team controlled the whole match.

    What to improve

    When Ajester wins the ball, players should avoid giving it away immediately. Make a safe first pass, support the player with the ball, then attack.

    evenAjester FA 50.1%Gimbiya FA 49.9%95% interval 47.8–52.4
  2. Pressing

    Ajester pressed more often than Gimbiya: about 35 actions compared with 31. This shows good effort.

    What to improve

    Players must press together. If the striker presses, the midfield and defenders should move forward too. One player should not chase the ball alone.

    Gimbiya FA closing down31.1%Ajester FA closing down34.9%
  3. Territory / Position on the Pitch

    Ajester's average position was higher: about 44 metres compared with 38.4 metres for Gimbiya. Ajester also spent more time in important attacking areas.

    What it means

    Ajester were able to push forward. The next job is to turn those good positions into more shots and clear chances.

    0 mhalfway100 m
    Gimbiya FA moreAjester FA moreno data
    Table view
    Ajester FA share of samples by zone
    Band0-33 m33-67 m67-100 m
    Far side48%53%58%
    Middle39%52%67%
    Near side53%51%66%
  4. Team Shape

    Ajester were slightly more compact from front to back. This is positive because players can help each other more easily.

    What to improve

    Keep the defence, midfield and attack close together. Move forward together and drop back together.

    Where each side spent the match. Darker is more time. Each map is shaded against its own side’s busiest square, so read them for shape rather than against each other for territory. Blank squares are where no play was recorded.
  5. Work Rate

    Both teams had almost the same running and sprinting numbers. Ajester sprinted about 3.6% of tracked movement and Gimbiya about 3.7%.

    What it means

    Ajester do not simply need to run more. Players need to run at the right time and for the right reason.

    0%20%40%60%Walking0.0-1.5 m/sJogging1.5-3.5 m/sRunning3.5-5.5 m/sSprinting5.5+ m/s3.6%3.7%
    Ajester FAGimbiya FA
    Table view
    Share of each side's own speed samples
    BandAjester FAGimbiya FA
    Walking51.7%53.2%
    Jogging36.7%35.4%
    Running8.0%7.6%
    Sprinting3.6%3.7%
    Median speed1.47 m/s1.43 m/s
    Fastest 10% above3.74 m/s3.72 m/s
  6. When the Ball Is Lost

    Because Ajester play higher up the pitch, losing the ball can leave space behind the team.

    What to improve

    The nearest player should quickly pressure the opponent with the ball. The other players should recover and protect the middle.

  7. Match Momentum

    Gimbiya took the lead twice, but Ajester came back twice to make the game 2-2.

    Positive

    Ajester showed a good response when behind. The next step is to stop giving the opponent opportunities to take the lead.

    0%25%75%100%51% avgShare of tracked bodies — Ajester FAHow far up the pitch each side sat, metres from the left-hand goal line0255075100halfway0:0010:0020:0030:0040:0050:00
    Ajester FAGimbiya FA
    Table view
    Territory share and position up the pitch, 60-second windows
    WindowAjester FA shareAjester FA up the pitchGimbiya FA up the pitchSamples
    0-60s47%60 m46 m5,793
    60-120s45%53 m46 m5,099
    120-180s52%38 m29 m6,406
    180-240s48%49 m44 m5,417
    240-300s45%47 m36 m5,607
    300-360s51%38 m33 m6,274
    360-420s55%50 m43 m4,600
    420-480s42%48 m44 m5,043
    480-540s49%52 m46 m4,473
    540-600s32%66 m57 m2,748
    600-660s45%58 m56 m4,487
    660-720s51%29 m26 m6,398
    720-780s40%52 m43 m5,014
    780-840s49%31 m22 m6,199
    840-900s63%32 m25 m5,523
    900-960s55%35 m31 m4,957
    960-1020s49%48 m41 m4,611
    1020-1080s45%57 m50 m5,037
    1080-1140s49%48 m41 m5,461
    1140-1200s49%34 m26 m5,436
    1200-1260s68%23 m17 m6,368
    1260-1320s55%27 m24 m5,628
    1320-1380s33%56 m48 m3,653
    1380-1440s57%32 m27 m5,578
    1440-1500s58%31 m21 m4,105
    1500-1560s54%45 m34 m5,052
    1560-1620s51%31 m27 m5,056
    1620-1680s42%52 m50 m4,878
    1680-1740s41%60 m55 m4,179
    1740-1800s53%43 m38 m5,003
    1800-1860s49%40 m31 m6,021
    1860-1920s47%51 m41 m5,625
    1920-1980s55%41 m30 m5,619
    1980-2040s39%57 m47 m4,219
    2040-2100s43%57 m48 m4,685
    2100-2160s50%45 m38 m5,761
    2160-2220s46%49 m44 m5,613
    2220-2280s48%46 m42 m5,675
    2280-2340s57%41 m37 m5,685
    3180-3240s73%44 m35 m3,372
    3240-3300s66%58 m38 m2,931
    3300-3360s56%54 m43 m5,196
    3360-3420s59%54 m46 m4,733
    3420-3480s58%49 m39 m3,000
    3480-3540s57%66 m56 m1,128

For the dressing room

What the coach should tell the players

One message, one instruction
MessageSimple instruction
1. Press togetherWhen one player presses, everybody moves.
2. Keep it after winning itFirst pass safe. Support the ball. Then attack.
3. React when we lose itNearest player presses; others recover quickly.
4. Stay togetherDo not leave big gaps between defence, midfield and attack.
5. Finish attacksGood field position must lead to shots and chances.

Training

Main Training Priorities

  1. Team pressing: Practise moving together when pressing.
  2. Ball retention: Practise completing the first two or three passes after winning possession.
  3. Defensive transition: Practise reacting immediately after losing the ball.
  4. Final-third play: Practise turning good attacking positions into shots and chances.