Tagged: pitch-control

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PlayIQ World Cup: Brazil vs Morocco

The first in our PlayIQ World Cup series — a tactical breakdown of Brazil vs Morocco through pitch control and passing-option models, where fine margins decided the game.

Trym Sorum · 19 Jun 2026 · 7 min read

PlayIQ repositioning tool applied to a match situation — evaluating alternative player positions and their effect on pitch control and passing options

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Applied Pitch Control #3: Repositioning

We use repositioning to examine an offensive case from the Norwegian Cup Final and a defensive breakdown from Brann's defeat to Sarpsborg 08.

Mads Storebø · 13 Jun 2026 · 8 min read

PlayIQ passing option model layered on top of pitch control — viable passing lanes from a Brann ball carrier highlighted in green

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Applied Pitch Control #2: Passing Options

Building on Part 1, we layer pitch control with passing option models to assess decision-making in the Norwegian cup final between SK Brann and Bodø/Glimt.

Trym Sorum · 1 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

PlayIQ pitch control model applied to a match situation — probability heatmap showing spatial control across the pitch

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Applied Pitch Control #1: Relevant Space

We apply our pitch control model to the recent derby between SK Brann and Viking — exploring how control of space translates from theory into practical match insight.

Trym Sorum · 27 Apr 2026 · 7 min read