Amidst a calamitous ninety minutes of nearly non-stop injuries, Atlanta and New York tussled until the end in what was as much an interesting tactical battle – featuring intense pressing formations and direct plays – as it was a toss-up between two MLS rivals. Tactical analysis and match report by Peter M. Atlanta have failed […]
Houston Dynamo’s record on the road keeps haunting them, as last-placed FC Cincinnati was the latest side to take advantage of their opponents’ poor defending and dysfunctional possession game. Tactical analysis and match report by Kareem Bianchi. Although set in the bottom half of the table, the encounter between Houston Dynamo and FC Cincinnati was […]
After a twelve year drought, Brazil win their ninth Copa América title with a well-deserved victory over Peru. The Peruvians tried to fend off Brazil with a well thought-out defensive plan, but Brazil’s wing play managed to progress through midfield and create chances anyway. Meanwhile, Brazil nullified Peru’s attack by nullifying star striker Paolo Guerrero. […]