Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little experiment today with tracking the Villarreal CF vs. Deportivo Alavés match timeline.
I’ve always been a bit of a stats nerd, especially when it comes to football. So, I decided to meticulously record the key moments of this game. It is a challenge, there are a few websites with those kinds of data, I figured, why not do it myself? You know, get my hands dirty with some real-time data gathering.
Getting Started
First things first, I grabbed a notebook and pen – old school, I know, but it works for me. I also had the match playing on my laptop, so I could keep a close eye on everything. My main goal was to note down every goal, card (yellow and red, of course), and substitution. I also wanted to jot down the timings of these events, to get a clear picture of the game’s flow.
The Process
The match kicked off, and I was ready. Every time something significant happened, I paused the stream (thank goodness for that pause button!) and scribbled down the details in my notebook. For example, if a player scored, I wrote down the player’s name, the minute of the goal, and a little note about how it happened (header, penalty, etc.).
- Goal: Player Name, Minute, Type of Goal
- Card: Player Name, Minute, Type of Card (Yellow/Red)
- Substitution: Player Off, Player On, Minute
It was pretty intense, I’m not gonna lie. Trying to keep up with the live action and accurately record everything was a bit of a juggling act. I definitely missed a couple of minor things, like some of the less obvious fouls, but I think I got all the major events down.
The Results
After the final whistle, I had a notebook full of * I typed them to be more *’s not the prettiest thing, but it’s a complete timeline of the match, from start to finish.
Honestly, it was a fun little exercise. It gave me a new appreciation for the people who do this kind of data collection professionally. And it made me feel more connected to the game, like I was part of the action in a small way.
I wouldn’t say my notes are super detailed for any use, but it’s mine. I made it.I might try this again with another match sometime. Maybe I’ll even try to improve my note-taking system. Who knows, maybe I’ll become a self-made football stats guru!
