====== Match Tracking & Stats Entry ======

Record detailed match statistics after the game or in real-time. Track lineups, goals, assists, and other key events.

===== Creating a Match =====

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  - Navigate to the **Matches** tab
  - Tap the **+** button
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  - Fill in match details:
    * **Opponent** — Select from your opponent list
    * **Date** — Match date
    * **Score** — Your team's score and opponent's score
    * **Location** — Venue or field name (or select from My Fields)
    * **Competition Level** — Varsity, JV, Freshman, etc.
    * **Labels** — Custom tags for the match (Tournament, Rivalry, etc.)
    * **Season** — Assign to a season (Premium)
  - Tap **Save**

===== Entering Player Statistics =====

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After creating a match:

  - Tap the match to open **Match Detail**
  - Tap the **scoreboard** to enter stats directly

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  - For each player, enter:

=== Field Player Stats ===

^ Statistic ^ Description ^
| Goals | Total goals scored |
| Assists | Passes leading to goals |
| Shots | Total shots taken |
| Shots on Target | Shots on frame |
| Corner Kicks | Corners taken |
| Offsides | Offside calls |
| Direct Free Kicks | Direct free kicks taken |
| Indirect Free Kicks | Indirect free kicks taken |
| Penalty Kicks Attempted | Penalties taken |
| Penalty Kicks Converted | Penalties scored |
| Yellow Cards | Cautions received |
| Red Cards | Dismissals |
| Minutes Played | Time on the field |
| Started | Whether the player started the match |

=== Goalkeeper Stats ===

^ Statistic ^ Description ^
| Saves | Shots stopped |
| Goals Allowed | Goals conceded |
| Touches | Total ball touches |
| Catches | Balls caught from crosses/shots |
| Errors | Mistakes leading to chances |
| Clean Sheet | No goals conceded (toggle) |
| Penalty Kicks Faced | Penalties faced |
| Penalty Kicks Saved | Penalties stopped |
| Punts | Punts taken |
| Goal Kicks | Goal kicks taken |
| Rolls/Throws | Distribution by hand |
| Yellow/Red Cards | Cards received |
| Minutes Played | Time in goal |

=== Opponent Set Pieces ===

You can also track opponent set piece stats for the match:

^ Statistic ^ Description ^
| Opponent Corner Kicks | Corners taken by opponent |
| Opponent Free Kicks | Free kicks by opponent |
| Opponent Penalty Kicks | Penalties by opponent |

===== Match Detail =====

Tap any match to view its full detail:

  * Score and match info
  * All player stats for the match
  * Match notes (if added during Touchline)
  * Game Log — chronological list of goals, cards, subs, and game events

===== Editing Match Data =====

You can always go back and edit match data:

  - Select the match from your matches list
  - Tap **Edit** to modify match details or player stats
  - Changes are saved automatically

===== Free Tier Limits =====

  * **Free:** Up to 10 matches
  * **Premium:** Unlimited matches

See [[goldenboot:subscription|Free vs Premium]] for details.