The starting point
A highlights sequence can be valuable evidence of the passages it shows. Editing may omit the build-up, intervening phases and other relevant incidents. A written report offers another selection. Neither source should automatically be treated as a complete account of everything that happened during the fixture.
A useful way to read the evidence
Keep a note of the footage identity and any visible timing information. Describe observed actions precisely, then identify interpretations separately. Compare them with a contemporary report when one is available. If the sources do not cover the same moment, explain that limitation rather than treating the lack of a matching passage as a contradiction.
Keep in your notes
- Identify the footage edition.
- Describe observable actions.
- Explain gaps between sources.