Resumen:
The goal of this study was to examine the eff ects of three diff erent
scorelines (1 Goal Up, Level Score, 1 Goal Down) on match performance indicators
in elite soccer. Ball possession decreased when teams were 1 goal up. High Range
Budget Clubs (HRBC) and Upper-Mid Range Budget Clubs (UMRBC) dominated
possession against their opponents whether winning, losing, or drawing. Lower-
Mid Range Budget Clubs (LMRBC) and Low Range Budget Clubs (LRBC) had less
possession than HRBC. The probability of reaching the fi nal one-third of the pitch
decreased when teams were 1 goal up. LMRBC and LRBC had less match fi nal third
entries than HRBC. Similarly, shots on goal decreased when teams were 1 goal up.
These fi ndings could be used by coaches and match analysts when they evaluate
performance and develop training drills.