Spatial characteristics of pitch-passing networks under four situational variables in the UEFA Women's euro 2025: a social network analysis
Yingling Luo, Tao Quan · 2026
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Yingling Luo and Tao Quan chart passing networks by pitch zone at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 in a 2026 social network analysis. The field was split into 48 zones, and six network measures were compared by match outcome, tournament stage, score state, and match half. Four situational lenses show how space use shifts under pressure.
Winning sides built stronger bridging links and used the flanks more. As play moved from groups to knockouts, hubs shifted from the defensive third toward midfield, with steadier circulation up front. Trailing teams crowded central zones but lost local structure, while second halves showed weaker connectivity overall. Drills on wide link play follow from the patterns.
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| CREATOR | Yingling Luo, Tao Quan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 57345 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |