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Borussia Mönchengladbach – Eintracht Frankfurt: Gladbach Capitalize During Moments That Matter (4-2)

October 28, 2019 Germany No Comments

Frankfurt’s 5-3-2 defensive structure has proven difficult to play through, however Gladbach’s fast transitional play saw them score four against Adi Hütter’s team, asserting their place on top of the...

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Tactical analysis Borussia Dortmund Mönchengladbach 1-0 Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund – Borussia Mönchengladbach: Marco Reus Haunts Gladbach Again (1-0)

October 20, 2019 Germany No Comments

Once again, when Borussia Dortmund needed him, Marco Reus delivered the goods against his former employers. Dortmund showed stages of their free-flowing, clinical attacking football, but Borussia Mönc...

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Does Every Cloud Have A Silva Lining?

October 17, 2019 Free No Comments

The Premier League seems days away from seeing the next managerial sacking. Everton’s abysmal start to the Premier League season has increased the pressure on Marco Silva. In this piece, we analyze th...

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Tactical analysis SC Freiburg Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Bundesliga

SC Freiburg – Borussia Dortmund: Borussia Bottle Another Bundesliga Match-Up (2-2)

October 5, 2019 Germany No Comments

Another lackluster Borussia Dortmund performance resulted in them dropping points once again, drawing for the third consecutive time in the Bundesliga. SC Freiburg adapted out of their initial low-blo...

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Everton – Manchester City: Midfield Positions Pivotal in Breaking Down Everton’s High Block (1-3)

September 30, 2019 England No Comments

Manchester City’s positional play was pivotal in the champions latest victory – despite Everton creating a number of chances from set-pieces. Both İlkay Gündoğan and Kevin De Bruyne were key to City’s...

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Tactical analysis Atlanta United San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 MLS

Atlanta United – San Jose Earthquakes: Matías Almeyda’s Peculiar Game Plan Is Eventually Exploited (3-1)

September 22, 2019 MLS No Comments

San Jose Earthquakes went to Atlanta United with one of the worst away records in the Western Conference; just three wins in fifteen. Their manager Matías Almeyda deployed an interesting defensive pla...

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Tactical analysis Copa do Brasil Internacional Athletico Paranaense 1-2

Internacional – Athletico Paranaense: Adaptable Defense Is The Key For Paranaense’s First Copa Do Brasil Win (1-2; 1-3 On Aggregate)

September 19, 2019 Brazil No Comments

Transitional defending, covering passing lanes and a compact team shape proved vital as Athletico Paranaense won their first ever Copa do Brasil. Internacional controlled the ball, put their poor pass...

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Real Sociedad – Atlético Madrid: La Real Break Lines And Exploit Space To Hand Atlético First Defeat Of The Season (2-0)

September 15, 2019 Spain No Comments

Diego Simeone switching Atlético Madrid back into a 4-4-2 formation has made the team an effective pressing side. However, Real Sociedad countered that by pulling players out of position, breaking lin...

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Tactical analysis CA Osasuna Barcelona 2-2 LaLiga

CA Osasuna – FC Barcelona: Structural Problems Continue Under Valverde (2-2)

September 1, 2019 Spain No Comments

Barcelona continue to struggle without Lionel Messi, but can the dilemma be too much for even Messi to fix? Osasuna’s switch between intense pressing and a compact low block A low block refers to a te...

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Tactical analysis Aston Villa Everton 2-0 Premier League

Aston Villa – Everton: Villa Exploit Everton’s Dreadful Shape for First League Win of the Season (2-0)

August 24, 2019 England 3 Comments

Aston Villa secured their first points of the season in an intriguing Friday night football affair. Building rapid attacking transitions was the key to unlock Everton’s defense. Marco Silva’s team, on...

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Author: Joel Parker