Assessing Frank Lampard’s first season at Stamford Bridge.
We watch football in close-up these days. The exposure to live matches has exploded, up to the point where now every minute of practically every match can be consumed. As with any observation, looking from up close may lead to missing the big picture at times. One such big picture may be signs of a […]
PAOK Saloniki gave Ajax a true run for their money, mainly by making the most of Ajax’s unorganized defense in moments of transition. After manager Erik Ten Hag adjusted his team’s buildup at half-time, Ajax took back control, scored an equalizer and dominated the rest of the match. Tactical analysis and match report by Erik […]
Bayern Munich looked to be the better side in the first half after overcoming some initial sloppy play. But Borussia Dortmund held on and finally made the most of another Bayern mistake thanks to Jadon Sancho, who also went on to score the second and seal the game. Tactical analysis and match report by Om […]
The New York Red Bulls’ intense approach made this game a battle of attrition at times. New York City FC were able to take the lead early on, yet the pressing of the Red Bulls subdued the City attack for much of the proceedings, and the Red Bulls were able to fight their way back […]
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. […]
Gabriel Jesus, Roberto Firmino, and Dani Alves carried Brazil past an Argentina that had their chances in the second half. Tactical analysis and match report by Om Arvind. Due to time constraints and a dearth of quality managers, it is quite a rare occurrence to see a well-drilled and tactically advanced team in international football. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]