After conceding from a set piece early on in the match, Internacional were forced to chase the game for over seventy minutes. For a host of reasons, they could not create any chances against a resilient and efficiently organized Palmeiras, meaning they have started this season’s Brasileiro with two losses from three matches. Tactical analysis […]
In a direct duel for a European competition spot, Hoffenheim controlled the first half through possession. By overloading space between the lines, Hoffenheim were creating chances at will, while Gladbach lacked penetrating power. In the second half, Gladbach switched formation, which allowed them to make use of space in wide areas. Exactly this led to […]
A firecracker first-half gave us three goals, a potential red card and end to end football throughout. The second half was much the same; a tumultuous match that peaked in the 85th minute, where a winner may have helped decide the Premier League title race. Tactical analysis and match report by Tom Quartly. This tasty […]