Palmeiras have been highly successful against São Paulo recently. On Matchday 8 of the Brasileirão, they won their third consecutive “Choque-Rei”, as the derby between the teams is known. Jhon Arias, a Colombia National Team player, scored the goal that put Palmeiras alone at the top of the table in a direct clash for first […]
A perfect start slowly unravelled for the Republic of Ireland as they allowed a two-goal lead in Prague to slip away. The Czech Republic were gifted an entrance back into the game and only grew from there, forcing extra-time and penalties. In the shootout, Ireland’s recent playoff history would be retold; hope inevitably dashed as […]
Sweden secured a commanding 3-1 victory at the Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, delivering a tactical clinic that dismantled Ukraine and moved Graham Potter’s side into the playoff final. In a high-stakes World Cup Qualifier, Sweden exhibited the clinical edge and defensive organization that Serhiy Rebrov’s men sorely lacked. Despite controlling possession for long periods, Ukraine […]
Italy had plenty of possession in the first half of this game against a 5-4-1 low block from Northern Ireland but struggled to create chances with their right-side attack and rotations. Eventually, Sandro Tonali’s half-volley from the edge of the box put them ahead though, and it was comfortable for the Italians after that, with […]
Rosario will feel hard done by after a performance that deserved more. Yet, this was ultimately decided by ruthlessness in front of goal. Rivadavia’s press didn’t shut down Rosario’s ability to play through the mid-block, but it delivered when it mattered—forcing the error that led to the decisive second goal. For all their control, Rosario […]
After a frantic early phase in which Inter struck first and sought to assert control through their structured 3-5-2, Fiorentina gradually grew into the contest at the Stadio Artemio Franchi with improved positional balance and stronger control of second phases. Paolo Vanoli responded effectively to the early setback, disrupting Cristian Chivu’s rhythm and guiding his […]
Stuttgart had a commanding start as they took a three-goal lead just a little more than half an hour into the game. Wide combinations, movement, crosses, and a strong counter-press enabled Sebastian Hoeneß’s side to enter the second period comfortably. Augsburg were positive in the second half and even scored twice, but each time they […]
Nottingham Forest secured a seismic 3-0 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, delivering a masterclass that pushed a disjointed Tottenham side further into a full-blown crisis. In a high-stakes relegation battle, Vítor Pereira’s side exhibited the clinical edge and defensive discipline that Igor Tudor’s men sorely lacked. Despite dominating large periods of the first half, […]
Álvaro Arbeloa ended Real Madrid’s winless streak against Atlético Madrid in La Liga. The recipe remained intact, in which Valverde and Vinicius Junior were the main ingredients. Arbeloa’s touches had become clear in the way Real Madrid operates. However, out-of-possession is still an area of concern. Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri. We decided […]
Three months after an eight-goal thriller at Old Trafford, this showdown produced another even affair full of drama. But while a stylistic battle meshed to create chaos in the reverse fixture, the officials were front and center of the drama on the south coast in this stalemate. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel Adeyemi-Abere. […]