التحدي
Volume 18, Numéro 2, Pages 169-177
2026-06-06
Tracking And Analyzing Running Distances At Various Speeds Using Gps In Some Home And Away Matches (first And Second Leg) Of The Algerian Women’s National Soccer League Division1
Authors : Hadouache Loubna . Seraiaia Djamel . Dia Yacine .
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Background: GPS tracking is an essential tool in soccer performance analysis, providing insights into movement patterns and match demands. Despite its growing use, research on the Algerian Women’s National Soccer League Division 1 is still limited. This study aimed to classify and evaluate running distances at various speeds during home and away matches, examining positional differences and tactical implications. Methods: Eighteen female players from the Constantine Women’s Soccer Club participated during the 2023–2024 season. Running distances were categorized into five speed zones: walking (0–8 km/h), jogging (8–14 km/h), moderate running (14–19 km/h), high-speed running (19–24 km/h), and sprinting (>24 km/h). Data were collected over six official matches (three home, three away) using the FieldWiz GPS system (18 Hz). Analyses were performed with SPSS using descriptive statistics and comparative tests to assess home–away variations. Results: Players covered between 8–11 km per match, with higher distances in home matches. Midfielders and forwards achieved greater high-speed running and sprinting, especially at home. Away matches showed a 5–8% decline in distance, linked to defensive strategies, reduced transitions, and environmental factors. These findings align with existing research, emphasizing the influence of location, tactics, and physical readiness. Conclusion: GPS tracking provides valuable insights into physical performance and tactical adaptation in women’s soccer. Home matches reflected greater offensive intensity, while away games showed more conservative patterns. These results may guide training optimization, conditioning, and tactical decision-making. Further research should explore positional workload and fatigue management in elite women’s soccer. Keywords: GPS Tracking, Running Distance, Speed Zones, Women’s Soccer, Performance Analysis, Match Demands, Home & Away Matches.
Keywords
GPS Tracking ; Running Distance ; Speed Zones ; Women’s Soccer ; Performance Analysis ; Match Demands ; Home & Away Matches
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