###### Abstract
The analysis [20] for the UEFA European Championships of 2012 and 2016 revealed also that teams scoring the first goal finally won the game in the UEFA European Championships of 2012 and 2016 (71% and 72%, respectively), with no significant differences between the two tournaments. In 2012, goals were most frequently scored following through passes and crosses, whereas in 2016, crosses, long shots, and through passes were more common, though patterns differed significantly between types of goals. Set play scoring patterns revealed no significant differences, with corner kicks and indirect fouis being prominent in both tournaments. Regarding open play, 79% of goals in 2012 and 70% in 2016 were scored in this manner. Timing analysis showed that goals were evenly distributed across halves with no significant differences. The most frequent goal-scoring periods in 2012 were between the 46 th and 60 th min, while in 2016, goals were more evenly distributed across various intervals. Lastly, a significant proportion of goals in both tournaments resulted from ball recovery in the offensive third of the field [20]. In another related analysis, the study by [PERSON] and [PERSON] [18] examined the tactical behavior of the teams in UEFA Euro 2012, where significant differences in tactical metrics across winners, drawers, and losers were noted. The ball recovery time had a mean of 4.68 s for winners, 3.98 s for drawers, and 4.65 s for losers. Offensive efficiency had a mean of 2.14% for winners, 0.67% for drawers, and 0.43% for losers. These metrics and others, such as the ball recovery index and the prevented transition index, demonstrated significant variations, with winners generally exhibiting superior values compared to drawers and losers [18]. Factor analysis revealed four key dimensions accounting for 75.55% of the variance: game speed across various situations (24.46%), transitions after losing possession (20.05%), transitions after gaining possession (16.84%), and open play efficiency (14.19%), highlighting the significance of transition play after losing possession and efficiency in open play in Euro 2012 [18]. Furthering the analysis of UEFA Euro 2012, a similar study [19] examined differences in goal-scoring and passing patterns between winning and losing teams. Significant differences were noted in goal-scoring times between winning and losing teams, with more goals scored in the second half, particularly between the 75 th and 90 th min. However, there were no significant differences in the total shots on goal between winning and losing teams [19]. The analysis also revealed significant differences in goals scored from corners and open play, with the winning teams showing superiority in these aspects. The pitch area analysis indicated a notable difference in goals scored inside the penalty box. Regarding player positions, attackers and midfielders were significant differentiators between winning and losing teams. Additionally, passing sequences showed significant differences, with winning teams having more short passing sequences than losing teams [19]. The analysis from [PERSON] et al. [21] about the shot frequency concerning match outcomes in UEFA Euro 2016 revealed significant effects in several areas. Specifically, the frequency of shots on target and shots taken inside the penalty box had a large effect size. Additionally, medium effect sizes were found for the frequency of overall shots and shots from open play. However, no significant effects were observed regarding the frequency of shots concerning match status. In contrast, pass frequency did not show significant effects concerning match outcome, but significant effects were noted concerning match status. Specifically, the frequency of passes, short passes, and crosses, as well as the percentage of ball possession, all demonstrated medium effect sizes.