---
title: "The newspaper match report"
description: "The newspaper match report"
url: https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/40-the-newspaper-match-report
collection: "The matches"
updated: 2026-10-31
language: en
alternates: [de, pl, fr, tr, it, es]
---

# The newspaper match report

The newspaper match report

For every match, there is a newspaper that gives the match details. Double-click on a previous match in the match overview - or click on the magnifier symbol next to it, to view the newspaper. You see the match result, the number of spectators, and goal scorers in the overview on the left.

The front page tells the story of the match in a short article. Tick ‘Show influence’ on the field statistics to see the sector map.

## **Field statistics**

Select a tab with one of the teams listed on it to view the field statistics for that team. By clicking on a player, you see the player’s details.

The players receive an individual rating that you can see as a number. You get more details about the player's strength performance when you hover over that number. The larger the number, the better the strength performance of that player. The performance of players in different matches or different teams is comparable.

The percentage shown on the heatmap represents how much advantage each team achieved in one of the nine sectors of the pitch.

> **Info:** _For example, if your team has 55% in a sector, it means your side had the advantage there compared to the opponent’s 45%. However, this does_ **_not_** _mean your team completely dominated that area or that every action was successful. Failures and mistakes can still occur, and these are better reflected in the live ticker events of the match._

### **Field stats filters**

You can also filter by a 45-minute period (first half) or Total (first half + second half), which will allow you to compare the sector battles on the field between the first half and the full-time and also the rating of your players. This is especially helpful when there are changes made at halftime, when changing the formation for the second half, when a player is sent off.

> **Warning:** The circular ratings (yellow or other colors) indicate the **absolute strength** of a player—essentially how strong the player performed overall during the match.
>
> It’s important to note that the heatmap itself does **not capture the aspect of failure**. Even if a sector is shown in green (advantage) or red (disadvantage), this does not guarantee that performance in that area was consistently good or bad. Instead, the heatmap should be used as a **supporting tool** when analyzing your lineup decisions.
>
> Player ratings can fluctuate up and down depending on different circumstances, so you may notice a drop in ratings when comparing the first half (45 minute) with the full match (total). This is because ratings are dynamic and there is also consumption of the player's constitution (energy, endurance) and other factors impacting the match.
>
> Future updates to match reports are planned to provide more detailed statistics, especially around the failure aspect, which is always present in matches.

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> **Info:** [**Star players**](https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/106-special-cards-and-limits.md) and [**Ultimate talent players**](https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/106-special-cards-and-limits.md)' ratings have different rating symbols. Star Players' rating is displayed in a Star-shaped form, while Ultimate Players' rating is shown in a purple circle.

## **Game statistics**

On the right side, you can get more detailed statistics. You can click on a club logo to get to the club's contact page.

You can also access the live ticker match from any of the three pages of the match statistics.

### **Game stats filters**

You can filter by 45 minute (first half) or Total (full-time), to compare the match statistics between the first half and the full match (first and second halves together).

> **Info:** Match bonuses, Team Spirit, Home advantage and the Team experience stats are displayed only when filtering by the total match, since they do not change.

On the first page, you get a timed match overview with information about the goal scorers, cards, injuries, substitutions and half-time directions played.

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On the second page you see statistics about the match per team:

The numbers you see here give you a pretty good idea about the situation on the field.

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On the third page, you get information about the match settings and general team statistics

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**Offensive Value:** Every player on the pitch counts: forwards raise the value, defenders lower it, and the further forward a player stands, the more he adds. An offensive tactic raises it further.

**Home advantage:** It grows with a full stadium, a high number of visitors, and a well-developed stadium complex.

**Team experience:** [**The experience of your players**](https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/15-your-players-experience.md) raises their average strength and, as a result, their performance significantly.

**Team spirit:** The higher the [**team spirit**](https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/11-team-spirit.md), the better the team plays. Winning matches, hiring a mental coach and having popular players on the field will raise your team spirit.

**Bonuses**: This section shows all active bonuses from [**Decorations**](https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/64-decorations.md) and [**Upgrades**](https://support.goalunited.org/en/articles/57-building-upgrades.md) that clubs had in that match.

> **Warning:** Due to the current technical reasons and limitations, additional filters are available only for official matches (League, Cup and International Masters), Friendly and Practice matches.

[More about matches](https://support.goalunited.org/en/collections/7-the-matches)