Match Intensity in the Kosovo Women’s National a Football Team

Session

Sport, Health and Society

Description

This study aims to examine the match intensity of the Kosovo Women’s National a Football Team during international competitions organized by UEFA. The UEFA Women’s European Championship Switzerland 2025 has further demonstrated the growing popularity of football among women. Modern women’s football is not only technically and tactically advanced but has also significantly increased in terms of physical demands and intensity. Methods: The study was conducted with ten starting players from the Kosovo Women’s National a Team during the qualifying matches held on April 8 and June 3, 2025. Match intensity was assessed using modern tracking technology (GPS – Polar). Five performance variables were analyzed, representing the standard intensity zones: Zone 1: < 7 km/h; Zone 2: 7–13 km/h; Zone 3: 13–19 km/h; Zone 4: 19–23 km/h; and Zone 5: > 23 km/h. According to research by FIFA, UEFA, and professional leagues such as the NWSL and FA WSL, these zones reflect the amount of time or distance covered by a player at different running intensities during competition. Results: The results indicated that during official matches, the Kosovo players performed with the following distribution across intensity zones: Zone 1: 40%; Zone 2: 41%; Zone 3: 14%; Zone 4: 4%; and Zone 5: 1%. These findings suggest that the Kosovo Women’s National a Team performs at comparatively lower percentages in high-intensity zones (Zones 3, 4, and 5) relative to elite national teams worldwide. Conclusion: The lower match intensity observed in the Kosovo Women’s National a Team can be attributed to the fact that not all players compete at professional levels. To improve performance, it is recommended to increase the professional standards of the Kosovo women’s domestic league, implement high-intensity training programs, and facilitate the transfer of talented players to professional European leagues.

Keywords:

women’s football, performance intensity, match analysis, Kosovo

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-982-41-2

Location

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

25-10-2025 9:00 AM

End Date

26-10-2025 6:00 PM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2025.304

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS
 
Oct 25th, 9:00 AM Oct 26th, 6:00 PM

Match Intensity in the Kosovo Women’s National a Football Team

UBT Lipjan, Kosovo

This study aims to examine the match intensity of the Kosovo Women’s National a Football Team during international competitions organized by UEFA. The UEFA Women’s European Championship Switzerland 2025 has further demonstrated the growing popularity of football among women. Modern women’s football is not only technically and tactically advanced but has also significantly increased in terms of physical demands and intensity. Methods: The study was conducted with ten starting players from the Kosovo Women’s National a Team during the qualifying matches held on April 8 and June 3, 2025. Match intensity was assessed using modern tracking technology (GPS – Polar). Five performance variables were analyzed, representing the standard intensity zones: Zone 1: < 7 km/h; Zone 2: 7–13 km/h; Zone 3: 13–19 km/h; Zone 4: 19–23 km/h; and Zone 5: > 23 km/h. According to research by FIFA, UEFA, and professional leagues such as the NWSL and FA WSL, these zones reflect the amount of time or distance covered by a player at different running intensities during competition. Results: The results indicated that during official matches, the Kosovo players performed with the following distribution across intensity zones: Zone 1: 40%; Zone 2: 41%; Zone 3: 14%; Zone 4: 4%; and Zone 5: 1%. These findings suggest that the Kosovo Women’s National a Team performs at comparatively lower percentages in high-intensity zones (Zones 3, 4, and 5) relative to elite national teams worldwide. Conclusion: The lower match intensity observed in the Kosovo Women’s National a Team can be attributed to the fact that not all players compete at professional levels. To improve performance, it is recommended to increase the professional standards of the Kosovo women’s domestic league, implement high-intensity training programs, and facilitate the transfer of talented players to professional European leagues.