Discover the Goals at EURO 2024 - Analysis and Statistics

EURO 2024 brought us 117 goals, each with its own story. In this article, we analyze how these goals were scored, when they were scored, and where they were shot from. Football fans from the Netherlands, read on to discover all the interesting statistics and trends from the European Championship.

Discover the Goals at EURO 2024 - Analysis and Statistics

How did the goals at EURO 2024 go in?

Goals by body part

We start with a breakdown of the goals based on the body part used to score them. A total of 117 goals were scored.

  • 60 goals with the right foot
  • 28 goals with the left foot
  • 18 goals with the head
  • 1 goal in another way
  • 10 own goals

Noteworthy is the high number of own goals, which seems to be a trend in modern tournaments.

When were the goals at EURO 2024 scored?

Average time and goals per game

The average time for the first goal was 30 minutes. This shows how quickly teams nowadays seek an early lead.

The average number of goals per game was 2.29, a decrease compared to previous tournaments.

The growing parity in European football has contributed to this decline.

Where were the goals at EURO 2024 scored from?

Location of the goals

Most goals were scored inside the penalty area. Here is the breakdown:

  • 98 goals inside the penalty area
  • 19 goals outside the penalty area

The percentage of 16.2% of goals from outside the area is consistent with the trend of recent years.

What types of goals were scored at EURO 2024?

Types of goals

Most goals came from open play. Here is the summary:

  • 108 goals from open play
  • 9 goals from penalties
  • 0 goals from direct free-kicks

Remarkable is the lack of goals from direct free-kicks, which seems to be a declining trend.

How many penalties were there at EURO 2024?

Penalty analysis

There were 12 penalties awarded, of which 9 were scored.

  • 12 penalties awarded
  • 9 scored
  • 3 saved
  • 0 missed

This is comparable to previous tournaments, although the variation in techniques by the penalty takers was evident.

Conclusion

EURO 2024 offered a fascinating look at current trends in European football. With a wide variety of goals and interesting statistics, this tournament remains in our memories. We hope this analysis has given you a better insight into the dynamics of the European Championship.

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Date published: 17-07-2024 | Date updated: 17-07-2024 | Author: Patrick de Graaf

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