River Plate’s first half performance gave them the foundation to build on a resilient second half performance. Argentinos’ lack of attacking solutions in the first half made it easier for River Plate to get a grip on the game. Argentinos’ late second half surge wasn’t enough to get them back in the game. Tactical analysis […]
Early goals in both halves set the stage for a game in which Arsenal’s disciplined defensive scheme saw little danger from Enzo Maresca’s 3-1-3-3 attacking idea. Manchester City’s own defensive line was less solid, with Arsenal’s left-sided off-the-ball runs making the difference for two of the goals. Tactical analysis and match report by Josh Manley. We […]
Paris Saint-Germain would look to defend their Super Cup trophy from Europa League winners Aston Villa. An early lead courtesy of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia promised formality, but it wouldn’t last as one prospect showed a glimpse of what’s to come. Villa would batter at PSG’s goal, leaving Désiré Doué to forge a great escape. Tactical analysis […]
Boca caused Vélez problems through focusing on the zone where they wanted to attack. Using their tactical advantage in the pockets, Boca were able to generate chances when they had the ball. Their attacking setup gave room for Vélez create in transition. Both sides cancelled out each other in the second half, leading to a […]
Rosario had a game plan and stuck with it throughout the game. They caused their opponents problems in transition, with their clinical passing and quickness in attack. River Plate’s setup gave room for more space in transition, which suited Rosario Central. River’s possession and control, especially in the second half, wasn’t enough to get the […]
Deportivo Riestra executed their game plan to the highest level, catching Boca Juniors off guard in the first half. Judging from the game state after each goal, the game relatively became easier for Riestra. Boca had all the possession, but were limited to the types of attacks they could create for themselves. Riestra’s defensive game […]
If you follow futsal, you’ve probably heard of a highly talented young Brazilian who ultimately failed to establish himself at the highest level of the sport. That was Leozinho, who switched to football and became a key player in Athletico Paranaense’s promotion campaign. In the first round after the Brasileirão resumed, he scored both goals […]
The two most successful nations of this decade in international football met to fight for the right to call themselves world champions. But only one outfit ever looked like taking the game to their opposition, and the toil from their dominant display was rewarded by a much-maligned figure. Tactical analysis and match report by Emmanuel […]
It looked to be a humiliating night for Didier Deschamps in his final game in charge of France. England were 4-0 up at half-time, and while Les Bleus couldn’t take it all the way, they at least managed to send off their greatest ever manager with a bang, in a dizzy and ludicrous exhibition. Tactical […]
The first half of this game was combative although without many chances. England tried to use wing attacks in their 4-3-3 system while pressing with a focus on the center. England went ahead but then sank incredibly deep into their own box. Eventually, the spaces around England’s box became too large, and Argentina punished them […]