Chile’s efficient finishing proved to be the difference as Chile hit four past a young Japanese team. A score line that did not reflect the game’s events. Japan’s 4-4-2 shape broke-up Chile’s play, before movement between the lines and a change in passing style gave Chile much better options. Tactical analysis and match report by […]
Uruguay enters the 2019 Copa América in spectacular fashion, showcasing their intense and direct football identity and reminding everyone why they are one of the title favorites. With the extreme mobility of the Suárez-Cavani striker duo, and the intensity and workrate of their players on the wings, Uruguay won the game in the first half […]
Welcome to the weekend primer of Between The Posts, where this time we take a slightly different approach. Instead of a match-by-match preview, we’ll preview the 2019 Copa América, kicking off this weekend. This is the last part of a three-part mini-series looking at the six major favorites going into the tournament. In this article, […]
It is one of the most asked questions in the game of football. Why does one of the greatest players of all time perform at such a different level for club and country? If you want to answer that question, look no further than Argentina – Colombia in the 2019 Copa América. Tactical analysis and […]
Tite’s tactical tweaks and a moment of brilliance decided the first game of the Copa América for Brazil. Following a solid defensive start from the visitors, the second half began terribly as they conceded two goals in quick succession. Brazil’s buildup was to be admired though, as Fernandinho’s intelligent movement would give space in the […]
Welcome to the weekend primer of Between the Posts, where this time we take a slightly different approach. Instead of a match-by-match preview, we’ll preview the 2019 Copa América, kicking off this weekend. This is part two of a three-part mini-series looking at the six major favorites going into the tournament. In this article, we […]
Is Jorge Sampaoli taking a leaf out of Jürgen Klopp’s book?
Welcome to the weekend primer of Between the Posts, where this time, we take a slightly different approach. Instead of a match-by-match preview, we’ll preview the 2019 Copa América, kicking off this weekend. This is part one of a three-part mini-series looking at the six major favorites going into the tournament. In this article, we […]
In one of the wildest matches in Major League Soccer this season, Philadelphia Union came from behind to beat fellow Eastern Conference foe New York Red Bulls. Thanks to halftime changes from manager Jim Curtin and the introduction of Brazilian midfielder Ilsinho, the Union blew apart the Red Bulls in the second half, after a […]
Both sides took a lot away from Portugal’s win over Switzerland. The Netherlands attempted to mirror certain aspects of their setup, whilst Fernando Santos adapted his side’s defensive setup to the exposure in midfield. Many other factors played into Portugal’s growing control, including their coach’s inventive defensive shape, which allowed for constantly successful attacking transitions. […]