Okay, so today I decided to really get into this whole “León vs. Querétaro” thing. I mean, I’ve seen the scores and highlights, but I wanted to do my own analysis, my way. No fancy stats, just pure watching and note-taking.
Getting Started
First, I needed to find some footage. I looked around and I got some full matches and highlights, the more the better for me.
I just started watching. No preconceived notions, no bias, just pure observation. I grabbed a notebook and pen – yeah, old school, I know – and started jotting down whatever caught my eye.
Deep Dive into the Matches
- First Half Observations: I focused on how each team started. Were they aggressive? Defensive? Did León dominate possession, or was Querétaro holding their own? I noted down things like, “León pressing high,” or “Querétaro sitting back, waiting to counter.” Simple stuff, but it helps paint a picture.
- Key Players: I wasn’t looking for names, I was looking for impact. Who was making those crucial passes? Who was disrupting the other team’s flow? I’d write down things like, “León’s number 10 is really controlling the midfield,” or “Querétaro’s right-back is having a tough time.”
- Turning Points: Goals, obviously, are huge. But I also looked for other moments that shifted the momentum. A red card? A substitution that changed the game? A great save? I made sure to note the time and what happened. For example, “55th minute – Querétaro scores against the run of play!”
- Second Half Adjustments: How did each team react to the first half? Did they change formation? Did they bring on fresh legs? I watched to see if, for instance, “León switched to a more attacking formation after conceding,” or “Querétaro brought on a defensive midfielder to protect their lead.”
Putting It All Together
After watching a few matches, I started to see some patterns. León, for example, consistently tried to play through the wings, while Querétaro seemed to favor a more direct approach. These weren’t groundbreaking insights, but they were my insights, based on my observations.
I wrote every notes down. The notes is helpful and it build up a whole picture for these two team’s match. I also mark down some players who did great jobs or terrible jobs during the game.
Final Thoughts(For Now)
This is just the beginning, of course. I need to watch more matches, maybe focus on specific players, and see if my initial observations hold up. But it’s a fun process, and I feel like I’m actually learning something about the game, not just passively consuming it.
I might dig into some more advanced stuff later, but for now, I’m happy with my low-tech, observation-based approach. It’s like being a detective, piecing together the clues to understand what really happened on the field.
